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 material
Chapter opening
learning objectives
and
key terms
lists to help organize important concepts
End-of-chapter
conclusions
summary points
and a
glossary
to aid in studying
Excellent treatment of
current research
from geography and across the social sciences to reinforce the state of the field
A key
case stud
y chapter on Amazonian deforestation and development
In-depth
analysis
of the commodity boom, the Pink Tide, the rise of China, certification programs, and the illicit drug trade