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Fordlandia: Brazil Isn't Michigan

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Cultural clashes and living conditions in Fordlandia

This chapter discusses the living conditions and cultural clashes that arose in Fordlandia, the town established by Henry Ford in Brazil. It mentions the segregation between American and Brazilian workers, with the former enjoying better accommodations. The chapter also highlights the struggles faced by Brazilian workers due to changes in diet and working hours imposed by the American executives.

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