Published by editora Contraponto in 2005 Favelas Cariocas: 1930 - 1964 (Carioca Favelas 1930 - 1964) by Maria Lais da Silva explores public policies relating to the formation, management and regulation of favelas during that period.

It aims to address questions such as what was relationships between these communities and public authorities in the period under question? and why did these spaces remain and continued to grow despite great resistance to them?

Amongst the many fascinating revelations made by the author is the fact that Rocinha was not the product of an invasion, but a subdivision authorized by the city.

Maria Lais da Silva is known for her research on architecture and urbanism - she specializes in popular housing, housing policies, urban management, public policy and local government. - Favelas Cariocas: 1930 - 1964 is available via libraria saraiva on this link, or via Buscapé here.