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Latin America and the Caribbean
Brad D. Jokisch
其他書名
An Environment and Development Approach
出版Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2023-02-03
主題Social Science / Human GeographyPolitical Science / World / Caribbean & Latin AmericanPolitical Science / GeopoliticsSocial Science / Ethnic Studies / Caribbean & Latin American StudiesScience / Earth Sciences / GeographySocial Science / Ethnic Studies / General
ISBN97815381527991538152797
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=2tWsEAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋Through the twin themes of the environment and development, Brad D. Jokisch introduces students to the regions of Latin American and the Caribbean through a concise, comprehensive, and cohesive overview. Designed for courses in either geography or Latin American Studies, this text covers the physical geography, environmental hazards, and a concise history of the region, along with treatment of economic issues—including China’s role—urbanization, population trends, and international migration. Regional chapters on Brazil, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, the Andes, and the Southern Cone ensure that students understand the distinct areas of Latin America as well as the region as a whole.
Key features include:
Extensive maps, figures, and tables to help students visualize the materialChapter opening learning objectives and key terms lists to help organize important conceptsEnd-of-chapter conclusions and summary points and a glossary to aid in studyingExcellent treatment of current research from geography and across the social sciences to reinforce the state of the fieldA key case study chapter on Amazonian deforestation and developmentIn-depth analysis of the commodity boom, the Pink Tide, the rise of China, certification programs, and the illicit drug trade