Latin America and the Caribbean: A Systematic and Regional Survey
- ISBN-10
- 1118729846
- ISBN-13
- 9781118729847
- Series
- Latin America and the Caribbean
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 408
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015-01-20
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Authors
- Brian W. Blouet, Olwyn M. Blouet
Description
Updated and revised with many new detailed maps and photographs, this seventh 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. A new chapter was written to focus on Brazil and the Amazonia region. Key environmental issues are highlighted in new boxes throughout the chapters.
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Other editions
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- 2009-09-08
- 480 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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