South America, Central America and the Caribbean: 2007

Description

This is an unrivalled survey on the countries and territories of this immense region. It 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; "and "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, 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; and 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; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals and an index of regional organizations.

'This is a magnificent compilation of timely information on an area of the world for which reliable data is often in short supply.' - "American Reference Book Annual" 'Remains an exemplary reference work for students of the area.' - "International Affairs"