Columbia Center for Oral History Portal > Oral history interview with Fernando Henrique Cardoso, 2002
Creator: | Cardoso, Fernando Henrique | Project: | United Nations intellectual history project (UNIHP). (see all project interviews) | Phys. Desc. : | sound file : digital preservation master, WAV files (96 kHz, 24 bit) | Location: | Columbia Center for Oral History | Full CLIO record >> |
Biographical NotePresident of Brazil
Scope and ContentsEarly life experiences, family background; long tradition of family military and state service, political and intellectual childhood. Education at University of Sao Paolo, French influences Critique of Marx and Communist party, understanding of various political philosophers. Latin American development and ECLA, IAB. Brazilian isolation and diversity of Latin American countries. Importance of pursuing economic and political goals despite adversity. Development of programs to end poverty in Brazil, including strategies and statistical results. Globalization and its effects on South America; progress made by Brazil in international markets, technology, productivity, and relative success. Importance of America, future of China, uncertainties of the modern world. International political situation and need for cooperation
SubjectsAccess ConditionsCopyright by the Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies, The Graduate Center, The City University of New York, 2002
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