Gilberto Freyre
Gilberto Freyre was a renowned Brazilian sociologist, anthropologist, and writer, famous for his book 'Casa Grande e Senzala', which examines the social dynamics between the Portuguese colonizers and African slaves in Brazil. His work has been pivotal in shaping the discourse on race, class, and culture in Brazilian society, establishing him as a significant figure in the field of Brazilian studies.
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Recent news mentions
The author participated in a seminar dedicated to Gilberto Freyre.
Fui a Portugal quatro vezes e concluí: ser estrangeiro em um mundo de abismos não é fácil
Liechtenstein· 2025-10-16
Gilberto Freyre is mentioned for his work on the sociology of medicine in relation to health access and perceptions of illness.
'Viver dói. Nem todo sofrimento é explicado ou resolvido pela medicina', afirma psiquiatra da USP
Brazil· 2025-10-14
Gilberto Freyre is a sociologist whose work was co-authored by Peter Burke and Maria Lúcia Pallares.
'A ignorância dos poderosos é perigosa'Brazil· 2025-05-10
Cukier includes Casa Grande e Senzala by Gilberto Freyre among his notable books.
‘Quase não leio ficção. Prefiro estudar coisas reais’, diz Professor HOC; conheça sua bibliotecaLiechtenstein· 2025-04-17
