| South America, Central America and the Caribbean 2006 2006 Edition Contributor(s): West, Jacqueline (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1857433122 ISBN-13: 9781857433128 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $831.25 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2005 Annotation: An unrivaled survey on the countries and territories of this immense region. * Over 900 pages of in-depth analysis, up-to-date statistics and invaluable directory details * Includes contributions from acknowledged authorities who examine topics of regional importance. General Survey * Thoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by acknowledged experts covering issues of regional importance are examined by acknowledged authorities of the area, subjects covered include: "Religion in 21st Century Latin America; " "Indigenous Peoples in Latin America in the 21st Century; The Geopolitics of Relations in North America: A Mexican Perspective; El Nin o: A Latin American Phenomenon?; Combating Money-Laundering and Terrorist Financing in the Caribbean; Debt, Finance and the IMF; The Andean Regional" "Initiative; Central America and 'El Norte'; an Introduction to Latin American Politics," Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country and territory incorporating: * An introductory survey, containing essays on the history and economy of each country, as well as * An extensive economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transportation, tourism, communications media and education * A full directory section with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail and internet addresses covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry, tourism, defense and education * A select bibliography, containing suggestions for further research. Regional Information * Includes full details of all major international organizations active in the region; a detailed survey of major commodities in Latin America; a directory of research institutes specializing in the region; select bibliographies of books and periodicals and an index of regional organizations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Reference - Reference | Yearbooks & Annuals - History | Latin America - Central America |
| Dewey: 980 |
| Series: South America, Central America & the Caribbean |
| Physical Information: 2.06" H x 8.42" W x 11.2" (4.83 lbs) 1082 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America - Cultural Region - Caribbean & West Indies |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An unrivalled survey on the countries and territories of this immense region. * Over 900 pages of in-depth analysis, up-to-date statistics and invaluable directory details * Includes contributions from acknowledged authorities who examine topics of regional importance. General Survey * Thoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by acknowledged experts covering issues of regional importance are examined by acknowledged authorities of the area, subjects covered include: Religion in 21st Century Latin America; Indigenous Peoples in Latin America in the 21st Century; The Geopolitics of Relations in North America: A Mexican Perspective; El Ni o: A Latin American Phenomenon?; Combating Money-Laundering and Terrorist Financing in the Caribbean; Debt, Finance and the IMF; The Andean Regional Initiative; and Central America and 'El Norte': an Introduction to Latin American Politics. Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country and territory incorporating: * An introductory survey, containing essays on the history and economy of each country, as well as physical and social geographies of each country, including maps * An extensive economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education * A full directory section with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail and internet addresses covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry, tourism, defence and education * A select bibliography, containing suggestions for further research. Regional Information * Includes full details of all major international organizations active in the region; a detailed survey of major commodities in Latin America; a directory of research institutes specializing in the region; select bibliographies of books and periodicals and an index of regional organizations. |