The state of São Paulo at mid 20th century -- Industry 1950-2020 in the capital and metropolitan region -- São Paulo agriculture -- The growth of a service and trade economy -- Demographic change in São Paulo since 1950 -- Societal changes : household, families, women & work -- Societal...

Sao Paulo, by far the most populated state in Brazil, has an economy to rival that of Colombia or Venezuela. Its capital city is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the world. How did Sao Paulo, once a frontier province of little importance, become one of the most vital agricultural and...