Latin America and the Caribbean: A Systematic and Regional Survey
- ISBN-10
- 0470387734
- ISBN-13
- 9780470387733
- Series
- Latin America and the Caribbean
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 480
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009-09-08
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Authors
- Brian W. Blouet, Olwyn M. Blouet
Description
Updated and revised with many new detailed maps and photographs, this sixth edition enables geographers to explore the changes and major issues facing this dynamic region today. The historical material has been streamlined in order to focus on contemporary issues. Key environmental issues are highlighted in new boxes throughout the chapters. The Systematic surveys have been restructured. New profiles of Latin American countries and major issues are also covered. This approach will help geographers visit the dynamic people and places of Latin America.
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Other editions
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- 2015-01-20
- 408 pages
- Paperback
- John Wiley & Sons
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- 2023
- 458 pages
- Paperback
- Rowman & Littlefield
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- 2010-10
- 34 pages
- Ebook
- DIANE Publishing
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