| ISBN13: | 9781032788708 |
| ISBN10: | 1032788704 |
| Binding: | Hardback |
| No. of pages: | 1088 pages |
| Size: | 280x210 mm |
| Weight: | 2170 g |
| Language: | English |
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A unique combination of the latest data on, and detailed analysis of, a vast region. Scrupulously revised and updated, this definitive survey of the countries and territories of South America, Central America and the Caribbean combines expert commentary, up-to-date economic and socio-political data and extensive directory information.
A unique combination of the latest data on, and detailed analysis of, a vast region. Scrupulously revised and updated, this definitive survey of the countries and territories of South America, Central America and the Caribbean combines expert analysis and commentary, up-to-date economic and socio-political data and extensive directory information.
General Survey
Essays by leading experts on the area cover issues of regional importance, including an examination of the Caribbean Court of Justice on its 20th anniversary; the rise of the so-called `pink tide? in Latin American politics; the effects of climate change in the Caribbean and Latin America; moves towards republicanism and growing calls for reparations in the Caribbean; protests, democracy and institutional capacity in Latin America; and the cultural and political relevance of religion in Latin America. This in-depth analysis is complemented by extensive coverage of the activities of international organizations operating in South America, Central America and the Caribbean, together with background information on the major commodities of the region. Also included are detailed listings of research institutes studying South America, Central America and the Caribbean, and comprehensive bibliographies of books and periodicals relevant to the region.
Country Surveys
Individual chapters on each country, comprising: a geographical overview and map, an essay on the history and the economy; an extensive statistical survey of economic and demographic indicators, including area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education; a directory of names, addresses and further key information on the constitution, government, election commissions, political organizations, diplomatic representation, judicial system, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, transport, tourism, defence and education. A bibliography is also provided for further research.
Regional Information
full details of the main regional organizations active within Latin America and the Caribbean. A separate section is included on major commodities of the area. Also included is a directory of research institutes specializing in the region, and bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the region.
PART ONE: Topical Essays
The Caribbean Court of Justice at 20 Dr SAFIYA ALI
Pink Tide 2.0: Causes, Characteristics and Consequences Dr CHRISTOPHER WYLDE
Republicanism, Reparations and Reform: Will the Commonwealth Caribbean Become `Totally Free?? Prof. PETER CLEGG
The Effects of Climate Change in the Caribbean and Latin America Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY
Protests, Democracy and Institutional Capacity in Latin America MAGDA CATALINA JIMÉNEZ JIMÉNEZ and FABIO ANDRÉS DÍAZ PABÓN
Religion in Latin America and the Caribbean: Past, Present and Possible Futures MANOELA CARPENEDO
PART TWO: Country Surveys
ANGUILLA
History MARK WILSON
Economy MARK WILSON
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
History MARK WILSON
Economy MARK WILSON
ARGENTINA
History Dr CHRISTOPHER WYLDE
Economy Dr CHRISTOPHER WYLDE
ARUBA
THE BAHAMAS
History Prof. ANNE ULENTIN
Economy Prof. Olivia Saunders
BARBADOS
History Dr HENDERSON CARTER
Economy DELISLE WORRELL
BELIZE
History MARK WILSON
Economy DYON ELLIOTT
BERMUDA
BOLIVIA
History Dr ANGUS McNELLY
Economy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY
BONAIRE
BRAZIL
History Prof. FRANCISCO PANIZZA
Economy DANIEL H. ALVES
THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
THE CAYMAN ISLANDS
CHILE
History Dr MATTHIAS ERLANDSEN
Economy IVAN LUZARDO-LUNA
COLOMBIA
History JORGE LUIS FABRA-ZAMORA and ANDRÉS MOLINA-OCHOA
Economy IVAN LUZARDO-LUNA
COSTA RICA
History Dr DAVID DÍAZ ARIAS
Economy Dr ANTHONY GOEBEL McDERMOTT
CUBA
History Dr STEPHEN WILKINSON
Economy Dr EMILY MORRIS
CURAÇAO
DOMINICA
History MARK WILSON
Economy MARK WILSON
THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
History Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY
Economy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY
ECUADOR
History Dr MARC BECKER
Economy Dr ESTEBAN NICHOLLS ANDRADE
EL SALVADOR
History Dr ELLEN MOODIE
Economy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY
THE FALKLAND ISLANDS
FRENCH GUIANA
History Prof. JUSTIN DANIEL
Economy Prof. JUSTIN DANIEL
GRENADA
History MARK WILSON
Economy MARK WILSON
GUADELOUPE
History Prof. JUSTIN DANIEL
Economy Prof. JUSTIN DANIEL
GUATEMALA
History Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY
Economy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY
GUYANA
History DWAYNE BENJAMIN
Economy Dr THOMAS SINGH
HAITI
History Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY
Economy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY
HONDURAS
History Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY
Economy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY
JAMAICA
History Dr ANDRE HAUGHTON
Economy Dr ANDRE HAUGHTON
MARTINIQUE
History Prof. JUSTIN DANIEL
Economy Prof. JUSTIN DANIEL
MEXICO
History Prof. FRANCISCO E. GONZÁLEZ
Economy Prof. FRANCISCO E. GONZÁLEZ
MONTSERRAT
History MARK WILSON
Economy MARK WILSON
NICARAGUA
History Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY
Economy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY
PANAMA
History Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY
Economy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY
PARAGUAY
History Prof. PETER LAMBERT
Economy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY
PERU
History Dr RONALD BRUCE ST JOHN
Economy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY
PUERTO RICO
History Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY
Economy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY
SABA
SAINT-BARTHÉLEMY
SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS
History MARK WILSON
Economy MARK WILSON
SAINT LUCIA
History MARK WILSON
Economy MARK WILSON
SAINT-MARTIN
SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
History MARK WILSON
Economy MARK WILSON
SINT EUSTATIUS
SINT MAARTEN
SOUTH GEORGIA AND THE SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS
SURINAME
History MARK WILSON
Economy MARK WILSON
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
History Dr MICHAEL TOUSSAINT
Economy Dr MICHAEL TOUSSAINT
THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS
THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS
URUGUAY
History Prof. FRANCISCO PANIZZA
Economy Prof. FRANCISCO PANIZZA
VENEZUELA
History Prof. Dr ANNA AYUSO and Prof. Dr SUSANNE GRATIUS
Economy Prof. Dr ANNA AYUSO and Prof. Dr SUSANNE GRATIUS
PART THREE: Regional Information
REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
MAJOR COMMODITIES OF LATIN AMERICA
RESEARCH INSTITUTES
SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY (BOOKS)
SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY (PERIODICALS)
INDEX OF REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
