South America, Central America, and the Caribbean

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書誌事項

South America, Central America, and the Caribbean

（Regional surveys of the world）

Europa Publications, 1985-

• 1st ed. : 1986
• 2nd ed. : 1988
• 3rd ed. : 1991
• 4th ed. : 1993
• 5th ed. : 1995
• 6th ed. : 1997
• 7th ed. : 1999
• 8th ed. : 2000
• 9th ed. : 2001
• 10th ed. : 2002
• 11th ed. : 2003
• 12th ed. : 2004
• 13th ed. : 2005

注記

14th ed. : 2006以降は別書誌<BA88185673>

Includes indexes

内容説明・目次

巻冊次

3rd ed. : 1991 ISBN 9780946653645

内容説明

This systematic survey of South America, Central America and the Caribbean reflects the changes which have taken place in this volatile part of the world, offers an acute perspective on the social, political and economic background and covers issues of topical interest, such as the drug crisis.

巻冊次

4th ed. : 1993 ISBN 9780946653867

内容説明

This revised and updated edition: reflects the many changes which have taken place in the volatile areas of South America, Central America and the Caribbean; offers an acute persepective on the social, political and economic background; covers issues of topical interest such as the drug crisis and the destruction of the rain forests; provides a systematic survey of each country in turn; and brings together the latest available statistics and directory details. The book is separated into three parts. The first section contains essays which provide background to the regions. The second section features: individual country surveys, with a separate chapter for every country in the region containing history, physical and social geography, and the economy; a demographic and economic survey using the latest available statistics on finance, industry, agriculture, trade, population, education, transport and tourism; and a directory of essential names and addresses. The final section covers regional information - all major organizations working in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel.

目次

• Part 1 Background to the region: economic problems
• dictatorship and democracy
• Church and politics
• petroleum and other minerals
• Central America on the international stage
• sovereignty
• dependency and social change
• the politics of cocaine
• ecology and land use in Amazonian forests. Part 2 Country surveys. Part 3 Regional information.

巻冊次

5th ed. : 1995 ISBN 9781857430035

内容説明

This survey of South America, Central America and the Caribbean provides all the latest facts and figures on this area of the world. It is a source of reference for this diverse region which covers one-sixth of the world's surface and is home to well over 430 million people. This edition has been revised and updated to reflect the latest political, economic and social changes in this vast part of the world. 25 specialists have contributes to this edition, providing analystical commentary on a varied and topical range of issues. Part one covers the background to the region, with essays which analyze topics of contemporary interest. The essays for this edition include "Latin American and Caribbean Economies: An Introduction" by David Hojman, "Democratization in Latin America" by P.A.R Calvert, "Integration in Latin America" by P.A.R Calvert, "Sovereignty, Dependency and Social Change in the Caribbean" by Colin Clarke, "The Church and Politics in Latin America" by Kenneth N. Medhurst, "Petroleum and Other Minerals in Latin America" by George Philip, "The Politics of Cocaine" by Philip O'Brien and "Ecology and Land Use in Amazonian Forests" by Michael J. Eden. Part two provides country surveys, separate chpaters for all the countries of the region. Major countries are covered by: a facts-in-brief section; detailed analysis on the history and the economy,; a full statistical survey; and a directory of names, addresses and other information covering the constitution, government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, judicial system, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, transport, tourism, energy, defence and education. A bibliograpny for each major country is included. Smaller countries are covered in summary accounts giving facts and figures on political, economic and commercial topics in a see-at-a-glance format. Part three presents regional organizations, with comprehensive information on the major organizations active within the region, including: the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean-ECLAC; the Caribbean Community and Common Market-CARICOM; Food and Agriculture Organization-FAO; Inter-American Development Bank-IDB; and International Finance Corporation-IFC. Each organization's aims, functions and publications are given, together with a list of key personnel. Also included in this section are major commodities of Latin America, research institutes concerned with the region and a select bibliography (periodicals). The 48 major countries and territories include: Anguilla; Antigua and Barbuda; Argentina; the Bahamas; Barbados; Belize; Bermuda; Bolivia; Brazil; British Virgin Islands; Cayman Islands; Chile; Columbia; Costa Rica; Cuba; Dominica; Dominican Republic; Ecuador; El Salvador; Falkland Islands; French Guiana; Grenada; Guadeloupe; Guatemala; Guyana; Haiti; Honduras; Jamaica; Martinique; Mexico; Montserrat; Netherlands Dependencies - Aruba and the Netherlands Antilles; Nicaragua; Panama; Paraguay; Peru; Puerto Rico; Saint Christopher and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Suriname; Trinidad and Tobago; Turks and Caicos Islands; US Virgin Islands; Uruguay; and Venezuela.

目次

• Background to the region
• country surveys
• regional organizations.

巻冊次

6th ed. : 1997 ISBN 9781857430264

内容説明

This survey of South America, Central America and the Caribbean provides all the latest facts and figures on this area of the world. It is a source of reference for this diverse region which covers one-sixth of the world's surface and is home to well over 430 million people. This edition has been revised and updated to reflect the latest political, economic and social changes in this vast part of the world. 25 specialists have contributes to this edition, providing analystical commentary on a varied and topical range of issues. Part one covers the background to the region, with essays which analyze topics of contemporary interest. The essays for this edition include "Social Change in the Caribbean" by Canute James, "Latin American and Caribbean Economies: An Introduction" by David Hojman, "Democratization in Latin America" by P.A.R Calvert, "Integration in Latin America" by P.A.R Calvert, "Sovereignty, Dependency and Social Change in the Caribbean" by Colin Clarke, "The Church and Politics in Latin America" by Kenneth N. Medhurst, "Petroleum and Other Minerals in Latin America" by George Philip, "The Politics of Cocaine" by Philip O'Brien and "Ecology and Land Use in Amazonian Forests" by Michael J. Eden. Part two provides country surveys, separate chpaters for all the countries of the region. Major countries are covered by: a facts-in-brief section; detailed analysis on the history and the economy,; a full statistical survey; and a directory of names, addresses and other information covering the constitution, government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, judicial system, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, transport, tourism, energy, defence and education. A bibliograpny for each major country is included. Smaller countries are covered in summary accounts giving facts and figures on political, economic and commercial topics in a see-at-a-glance format. Part three presents regional organizations, with comprehensive information on the major organizations active within the region, including: the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean-ECLAC; the Caribbean Community and Common Market-CARICOM; Food and Agriculture Organization-FAO; Inter-American Development Bank-IDB; and International Finance Corporation-IFC. Each organization's aims, functions and publications are given, together with a list of key personnel. Also included in this section are major commodities of Latin America, research institutes concerned with the region and a select bibliography (periodicals). The 48 major countries and territories include: Anguilla; Antigua and Barbuda; Argentina; the Bahamas; Barbados; Belize; Bermuda; Bolivia; Brazil; British Virgin Islands; Cayman Islands; Chile; Columbia; Costa Rica; Cuba; Dominica; Dominican Republic; Ecuador; El Salvador; Falkland Islands; French Guiana; Grenada; Guadeloupe; Guatemala; Guyana; Haiti; Honduras; Jamaica; Martinique; Mexico; Montserrat; Netherlands Dependencies - Aruba and the Netherlands Antilles; Nicaragua; Panama; Paraguay; Peru; Puerto Rico; Saint Christopher and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Suriname; Trinidad and Tobago; Turks and Caicos Islands; US Virgin Islands; Uruguay; and Venezuela.

目次

• Background to the region
• country surveys
• regional organizations.

巻冊次

7th ed. : 1999 ISBN 9781857430554

内容説明

First published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

目次

• Background to the region
• country surveys
• regional organizations.

巻冊次

8th ed. : 2000 ISBN 9781857430677

内容説明

First published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

巻冊次

9th ed. : 2001 ISBN 9781857430875

内容説明

First published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

巻冊次

10th ed. : 2002 ISBN 9781857431216

内容説明

An incomparable survey on the countries and territories of this immense region. * Over 850 pages of in-depth analysis, up-to-date statistics and invaluable directory details * Includes contributions from acknowledged authorities who examine topics of regional importance * Provides a systematic survey of each country in turn.

目次

• Introductory Survey * Issues of regional importance are examined by acknowledged authorities of the area, subjects covered include: The economy
• the political situation
• religion
• drugs Country Surveys * Separate chapters are included for each country * Includes details of history, geography and the economy A Statistical Survey * The latest available statistics are provided on industry, agriculture, trade, population, education, transport and tourism Directory * A collection of essential contact names, postal addresses, e-mail and internet address A Bibliography

巻冊次

11th ed. : 2003 ISBN 9781857431384

内容説明

An unrivalled survey on the countries and territories of this immense region. * Over 900 pages of in-depth analysis, up-to-date statistics and invalauble directory details * Includes contributions from acknowledged authorities who examine topics of regional importance. General Survey * Issues of regional importance are examined by acknowledged authorities of the area, subjects covered include: General Issues in Latin American Economies; Combating Money-Laundering in the Caribbean; Building New Relations in North America; Terrorism and the War Against Drugs and Indigenous People in Latin America in the 21st Century. Country Surveys * Individual chapters on each country containing: articles on geography, recent history and economy; an economic and demographic survey using all the latest available statistics on population, agriculture, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, and education; directory sections with names, addresses and contact numbers covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry, and tourism * New for this edition: expanded coverage of The Caribbean Islands. Regional Information * Detailed information on the following: regional organizations; major commodities; research institutes; a select periodicals bibliography and a select books bibliography.

目次

• Introductory Survey - Issues of regional importance are examined by acknowledged authorities of the area, subjects covered include: Indigenous Peoples in Latin America
• the Environment
• North American Regional Relations
• International Responses to Natural Disasters in Central America
• Latin American Economy
• Role of the Church in Latin America in the 21st Century Country Surveys - Separate chapters are included for each country - Includes a facts in brief section, details of history and the economy Statistical Survey - The latest available statistics are provided on industry, agriculture, trade, population, education, transport and tourism Directory - A collection of essential contact names, postal addresses, e-mail and internet addresses A Bibliography

巻冊次

12th ed. : 2004 ISBN 9781857431889

内容説明

An unrivalled 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. 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 Role of the Church in Latin America in the 21st Century; Indigenous Peoples in Latin America; North American Regional Relations from a Mexican Perspective; El Nino and Changing Weather Patterns in the Region; An Overview of the Progress made in Combating Money-Laundering and Terrorist Financing in the Caribbean * New for this edition Debt, Finance and the IMF: Three Decades of Debt Crises in Latin America; The Andean Regional Initiative; Central America and 'El Norte'. Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country and territory incorporating: * An introductory survey, containing essays on the history and economy of each country, as well as * 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.

巻冊次

13th ed. : 2005 ISBN 9781857432657

内容説明

An unrivalled 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. 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 SurveysIndividual chapters on each country and territory incorporating: * An introductory survey, containing essays on the history and economy of each country, as well as * 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.

「Nielsen BookData」 より

• NII書誌ID(NCID): BA12038398
• ISBN:
  • 0946653119
  • 0946653399
  • 094665364X
  • 0946653860
  • 1857430034
  • 1857430263
  • 1857430557
  • 1857430670
  • 1857430875
  • 1857431219
  • 1857431383
  • 185743188X
  • 1857432657
• 出版国コード: uk
• タイトル言語コード: eng
• 本文言語コード: eng
• 出版地: London
• ページ数/冊数: v.
• 大きさ: 29 cm
• 分類:
  • NDC9 : 302.6059
• 親書誌ID:
  • BA07886784