Burning Eden: Brazil at the Crossroads

A nation poised between promise and peril, where abundance and uncertainty meet in uneasy balance.

In Burning Eden: Brazil at the Crossroads, Charles Carlini examines the complex realities shaping modern Brazil, tracing the tensions between economic ambition, environmental stewardship, and social transformation. Within its measured and analytical narrative, the work presents a country navigating the demands of growth while confronting the consequences of rapid change.

The study explores Brazil’s vast natural resources—most notably the Amazon rainforest—as both a source of national wealth and a focal point of global concern. Issues of deforestation, agricultural expansion, and environmental preservation intersect with political decision-making and international pressure, creating a landscape in which competing priorities must be continually negotiated. Alongside these environmental concerns, the book considers economic development, inequality, and the shifting dynamics of governance, revealing how each dimension contributes to a broader national crossroads.

Carlini’s account offers a balanced reflection on a country whose future carries significance beyond its borders, emphasizing the interplay between policy, ecology, and human need. Burning Eden: Brazil at the Crossroads stands as a contemporary examination of growth, responsibility, and the fragile equilibrium between progress and preservation.

This Carlini Classics edition presents the complete, unabridged text in a beautifully designed format made to last.

• A thoughtful analysis of Brazil’s environmental and economic challenges
• A focused examination of the Amazon and global ecological concerns
• A timely reflection on development, policy, and sustainability

Available in multiple formats:

• Paperback & Hardcover: Beautifully designed print editions presenting the complete, unabridged text made to last.

• Ebook: DRM-free EPUB compatible with Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, and all major e-readers.

• Audiobook: Professionally narrated, complete and unabridged, available on all major audiobook platforms.

Elegantly produced and enduring in form, this edition preserves a critical perspective in a volume designed for lasting understanding.

About the editor

Charles Carlini is a New York–based editor, writer, and founder of Casa Carlini, an independent publishing house dedicated to bold ideas and diverse perspectives. Known for his discerning eye and intellectual range, Carlini has curated thought-provoking works that span politics, culture, and the arts, bringing together voices that challenge, illuminate, and inspire. His editorial work reflects a deep commitment to the power of conversation and the enduring relevance of the written word.