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This renowned reference title provides essential statistical and
directory material on these vast North American nations and the
issues surrounding it. Completely revised and updated, this ninth
edition brings together statistical, factual and directory
information on these two vast nations and their constituent states,
provinces and territories. It includes: * comprehensive
geographical, historical, economic and political information *
contributions from acknowledged regional experts. Introductory
Essays * leading experts on the area analyze topics of interest and
importance to the region as a whole, including: The North American
Free Trade Agreement and the Security and Prosperity Partnership of
North America; Challenging China: The North American Agenda and the
Pacific Rim and Environmental Issues in North America. Each country
is dealt with in greater detail within its own section. Part Two:
USA, Part Three: Canada Each country chapter includes: *
introduction * essays, including: US Defence Policy; The Bush
Doctrine and US Foreign Policy; the Politics of Oil Dependency in
the USA; the Role of Religion in US Politics; `Big Food', `Big
Tobacco' and `Big Pharmas' in US Manufacturing; Health and Social
Welfare Policy in the USA; Diversity and Equality in the USA; the
History of Canada post-1980; Federal Energy Policy in Canada;
Aboriginal Peoples; Canadian Government Finances and Foreign Trade;
Canada's Economy and Canadian Social Policy * directory and
Statistics.
* an unrivalled survey on the countries and territories of this
immense region * includes contributions from acknowledged
authorities who examine topics of regional importance. 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: The Many Faces of the Left in Latin America.; Gender
Development in Latin America; Environmental Issues in Latin America
and the Caribbean; Judicial Politics in Latin America; The
Emergence of the People's Republic of China in Latin America:
Trade, Investment and Development; Crime and Criminal Justice in
the Caribbean; The Political Economy of Trade in the Americas.;
Trade Preferences and Caribbean Economies; New for this edition -
Gangs of Central America. Country Surveys 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 * 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.
Drama-based Pedagogy examines the mutually beneficial relationship
between drama and education, championing the versatility of
drama-based teaching and learning designed in conjunction with
classroom curricula. Written by seasoned educators and based upon
their own extensive experience in diverse learning contexts, this
book bridges the gap between theories of drama in education and
classroom practice. Kathryn Dawson and Bridget Kiger Lee provide an
extensive range of tried and tested strategies, planning processes
and learning experiences, in order to create a uniquely accessible
manual for those who work, think, train and learn in educational
and/or artistic settings. It is the perfect companion for
professional development and university courses, as well as for
already established educators who wish to increase student
engagement and ownership of learning.
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