[Germany and Brazil, 1870-1945: a relationship between spaces]
1Lateinamerika-Institut, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Alemanha.
Historia, Ciencias, Saude--Manguinhos
|May 10, 2014
Summary
German-Brazilian relations from 1870-1945 were shaped by coexisting spatial orders and evolving concepts of distance. Modern communication technologies gradually altered perceptions of separation between the two nations.
Area of Science:
- History
- International Relations
- Sociology
Context:
- Examines German-Brazilian relations between 1870 and 1945.
- Analyzes the coexistence and interplay of different spatial orders.
- Highlights the impact of evolving communication technologies on perceived distance.
Purpose:
- To explore how spatial orders influenced German-Brazilian relations.
- To investigate the changing concept of distance in international relations.
- To understand the hierarchical center-periphery dynamics in the bilateral relationship.
Summary:
- The study details how hierarchical spatial orders, with Germany as a perceived center and Brazil as a periphery, dominated relations.
- It discusses the mutual perception of superiority and the gradual shift in Brazilian willingness to accept this order post-World War I.
- The evolving nature of distance, influenced by modern communication, is a key theme.
Impact:
- Provides insight into the historical construction of international hierarchies.
- Demonstrates the role of technology in reshaping geopolitical perceptions.
- Contributes to understanding long-term power dynamics and evolving national identities.
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