Opis: South America Central America

This is an unrivalled survey on the countries and territories of this immense region. It has over 900 pages of in-depth analysis, up-to-date statistics and invaluable directory details; and includes contributions from acknowledged authorities who examine topics of regional importance. It presents a 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 Nino: 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." It also presents country surveys, with 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; and a select bibliography, containing suggestions for further research. The 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.

Szczegóły: South America Central America

Tytuł: South America Central America
Producent: Europa Publications Ltd
ISBN: 9781857433128
Rok produkcji: 2005
Ilość stron: 1056
Oprawa: Twarda
Waga: 2.19 kg

Recenzje: South America Central America