Focusing on Brazil, this text covers issues such as: the legacy of colour; social realities; and diversions and assertive behaviour.

Introduction; Chapter 1 The Legacy of Color; Chapter 2 Social Realities; Chapter 3 Outsiders; Chapter 4 The Brazilian Way; Chapter 5 Tools for Survival; Chapter 6 Diversions and Assertive Behavior; Chapter 7 Beyond Coping; Chapter 8 Toward a New Civil Society;