South America, Central America and the Caribbean 2005 (Hardcover, 13th edition)

An incomparable 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
* Offers an acute perspective on the social, political, and economic background of the area with articles written by acknowledged experts
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; 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
* 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

General

Imprint:	Europa Publications Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	South America, Central America and the Caribbean
Release date:	September 2004
First published:	2004
Series editors:	Joanne Maher
Authors:	Europa Publications
Editors:	Jacqueline West
Dimensions:	280 x 210 x 42mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	1056
Edition:	13th edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-85743-265-7
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > Yearbooks, annuals, almanacs Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Area / regional studies > General Promotions
LSN:	1-85743-265-7
Barcode:	9781857432657

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