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Author Wilcox, Robert W., Ph. D., author.

Title Cattle in the Backlands : Mato Grosso and the evolution of ranching in the Brazilian tropics / Robert W. Wilcox.

Publication Info. Austin : University of Texas Press, 2017.
©2017

Item Status

Edition First edition.
Description 1 online resource (xviii, 323 pages) : illustrations, maps
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-306) and index.
Contents Introduction. The paradox of tropical ranching -- Mirror of the land : regional geography and environmental imperatives -- Establishing roots : the ranching economy to 1914 -- A boom of sorts : the ranching economy, 1914/1950 -- Land access : opportunities and obstacles -- Cowboys, hands, and native peoples : labor relations -- The dynamics of the mundane : everyday ranching -- National breeds and Hindu idols -- Conclusion. Transformation and continuity.
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Subject Ranching -- Brazil -- Mato Grosso (State) -- History -- 19th century.
Ranching.
Brazil -- Mato Grosso (State)
History.
Chronological Term 19th century
Subject Ranching -- Brazil -- Mato Grosso (State) -- History -- 20th century.
Chronological Term 20th century
Subject Cattle -- Technological innovations -- Brazil -- Mato Grosso (State) -- History -- 19th century.
Cattle -- Technological innovations.
Cattle -- Technological innovations -- Brazil -- Mato Grosso (State) -- History -- 20th century.
Beef cattle -- Environmental aspects -- Brazil -- Mato Grosso (State) -- History.
Beef cattle -- Environmental aspects.
Beef cattle.
Mato Grosso (Brazil : State) -- Economic conditions -- 19th century.
Mato Grosso (Brazil : State) -- Economic conditions -- 20th century.
Chronological Term 1800-1999
Genre/Form Electronic book.
Electronic books.
History.
Other Form: Print version: Wilcox, Robert W., Ph. D. Cattle in the Backlands. First edition. Austin : University of Texas Press, 2017 9781477311141 (DLC) 2016020979 (OCoLC)945745374
ISBN 9781477311158 (electronic book)
1477311157 (electronic book)
9781477311165 (electronic book)
1477311165 (electronic book)
9781477311141
1477311149
9781477311745 (paperback alkaline paper)
1477311742 (paperback alkaline paper)
Sudoc No. Z UA380.8 W643ca