Syrian and Lebanese Patricios in São PauloSyrian and Lebanese immigrants to Brazil chose to settle in urban areas, a marked contrast to many other migrant groups. In So Paulo, these newcomers embraced new lives as merchants, shopkeepers, and industrialists, making them a dominant force in the city's business sector. Oswaldo Truzzi's original work on these so called patrcios changed the face of Brazilian studies. Now available in an English translation, Truzzi's pioneering book identifies the