Colonization and Depopulation: The History of the Indigenous Peoples of Brazil

A sweeping history of the indigenous peoples of Brazil, from their pre-Columbian origins to the present day.

In this groundbreaking book, Odair da Cruz Paiva offers a comprehensive and deeply researched account of the indigenous peoples of Brazil, from their pre-Columbian origins to the present day. Drawing on a wealth of sources, including archaeological evidence, historical documents, and oral traditions, Paiva paints a vivid picture of the rich and diverse cultures that existed in Brazil before the arrival of Europeans. He also explores the devastating impact of colonization on these cultures, and the ongoing struggles that indigenous peoples face today.

A must-read for anyone interested in the history of Brazil, indigenous studies, or human rights.

Colonization and Depopulation is a powerful and moving account of the history of the indigenous peoples of Brazil. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Brazil, indigenous studies, or human rights.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive and deeply researched account of the indigenous peoples of Brazil, from their pre-Columbian origins to the present day.
• Draws on a wealth of sources, including archaeological evidence, historical documents, and oral traditions.
• Paints a vivid picture of the rich and diverse cultures that existed in Brazil before the arrival of Europeans.
• Explores the devastating impact of colonization on these cultures, and the ongoing struggles that indigenous peoples face today.
• A must-read for anyone interested in the history of Brazil, indigenous studies, or human rights.

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. The Indigenous Peoples of Brazil Before Colonization
3. The Arrival of the Europeans
4. The Impact of Colonization
5. The Indigenous Peoples of Brazil Today
6. Conclusion

About the Author:

Odair da Cruz Paiva is a Brazilian anthropologist and historian. He is a professor at the University of São Paulo, where he teaches courses on indigenous studies and Brazilian history. He is the author of several books and articles on the indigenous peoples of Brazil, including The Indigenous Peoples of Brazil: A History (2000) and Colonization and Depopulation: The History of the Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (2019).