"Oppression," Maraiti and farm worker livelihoods : shifting grounds in the 1990s -- The traction of rights, the art of politics : the labor "war" at Upfumi -- The drama of politics : dissension, suffering, and violence -- Politics and precarious livelihoods during the time of Jambanja --...

Origem do campesinato brasileiro e início de suas lutas -- O campesinato com ator político ativo e organizado (1930-1960) -- Golpe Militar, modernização no campo e exclusão social do campesinato (1960-1980) -- Agronegócio, conflitos, neoliberalismo e governo de frente popular (1990-2010)...

"Study of emerging rural labor politics in the sugar zone of Pernambuco under military rule shows how popular movements contribute to both democratization and social change. Work is well-researched, sensitive to theory and history, and emphasizes ongoing changes in economic structure"--Handbook...