published by elsevier,  rio - a hora da virada (rio - the hour of change), by andre urani and fabio giambiagi historically examines the economic development of the city, showing how it broke with decadence and distanced itself from the wider national framework to build its own economic paradigms.

urani and giamiagi assess the major advances made in recent years and posit serious challenges that the government and authorities will face in the future.
texts within the book consider the impact and potential of oil and gas, steel and infrastructure, major sporting events, as well as the social impact of the unidades de polícia pacificadora - upp (pacifying police units).

rio - a hora da virada is available in most bookstores, via elsevier for online purchase, or via folha shop here.