Oral history interview with Fernando Henrique Cardoso, 2002
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- Name
- Cardoso, Fernando Henrique (Interviewee)
- Weiss, Thomas G. (Thomas George), 1946- (Interviewer)
- Title
- Oral history interview with Fernando Henrique Cardoso, 2002
- Abstract
- Early life experiences, family background; long tradition of family military and state service, political and intellectual childhood. Education at University of Sao Paolo, French influences Critique of Marx and Communist party, understanding of various political philosophers. Latin American development and ECLA, IAB. Brazilian isolation and diversity of Latin American countries. Importance of pursu ing economic and political goals despite adversity. Development of programs to end poverty in Brazil, including strategies and statistical results. Globalization and its effects on South America; progress made by Brazil in international markets, technology, productivity, and relative success. Importance of America, future of China, uncertainties of the modern world. International political situation and need for cooperation
- Collection Name
- United Nations intellectual history project (UNIHP)
- Subjects
- Presidents--Brazil; Democratization--Brazil; Globalization--Economic aspects--Latin America; Brazil Politics and government 20th century; Brazil Economic conditions 1985-; Brazil Economic policy; Brazil Social policy; Cardoso, Fernando Henrique; United Nations. Economic Commission for Latin America
- Format
- oral histories; sound recordings
- Genre
- Interviews
- Date
- 2002
- Note (Biographical)
- President of Brazil
- Note
- Interviewed by Thomas G. Weiss on July 19, 2002
- Note (Provenance)
- Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, Gift, 2009
- Language
- English
- Library Location
- Columbia Center for Oral History, Columbia University
Browse Location’s Digital Content - Catalog Record
- 13683764
- Also In
- Oral History Archives at Columbia
- Time-Based Media
- Time-Based Media
- Persistent URL
- https://dx.doi.org/10.7916/d8-szem-hr61
- Related URLs
- Available digital content for this interview.