The Biblioteca Básica Latino-Americana was originally conceived by Darcy Ribeiro during his years of exile in the 1960s-1970s. The proposal of the collection is thus to promote reflection on Latin American thought, presented in a comprehensive way, through essays and texts by important artists and thinkers. Florestan Fernandes is an obligatory reference for sociologists, social scientists and all those engaged in the crucial questions of Brazilian society. A great master who united in his trajectory political engagement and critical reflection. The present volume was organized and presented by Gabriel Cohn.