Darcy Ribeiro
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Darcy Ribeiro (October 26, 1922 - February 17, 1997) was a famous Brazilian anthropologist and politician.
He studied for a long time many different Brazilian aboriginal groups, and wrote important works about Brazilian cultures and racial groups. His most famous work is called O Povo Brasileiro, which is a synthesis about the formation of the Brazilian society.
He was also Minister of Education in Brazil, during 1961 through 1964 and the founder of the University of Brasília, one of the most important Brazilian universities.
[edit] Selected works
- 1996 - Diários Índios
- 1995 - O Povo Brasileiro - A formação e o sentido do Brasil
- 1982 - O Processo Selvagem
- 1976 - Maíra
- 1970 - The Culture - Historical Configurations of the American Peoples
- 1968 - O Processo Civilizatório
