here we list a selection of publications about favelas in rio de janeiro. it is noted that a number of these resources was published prior to the introduction of pacification programs and before the majority of government programs in these areas were fully deployed. therefore it is understood that these books may not represent the current reality, however, they provide a valuable tool for research and an important historic record.

collectively they vividly illustrate favela life in a time, when drug lords were ruling the hills out of reach for law-enforcement, authorities and indeed, much of the general population of the city - we provide links and information on books studies and papers that may be of interest to readers and researchers. The inclusion of the papers, studies, articles, and books throughout our website does not imply the endorsement of any opinion on our part. authors of the papers, studies, articles, and books are responsible for the content and the  presentation of facts contained in their respective work, and for the opinions expressed therein, which are not necessarily those of ILOVERIO.