{"product_id":"latin-america-and-the-caribbean-an-environment-and-development-approach-paperback","title":"Latin America and the Caribbean: An Environment and Development Approach - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrad D. Jokisch\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough the twin themes of the environment and development, Brad D. Jokisch introduces students to the regions of Latin American and the Caribbean through a concise, comprehensive, and cohesive overview. Designed for courses in either geography or Latin American Studies, this text covers the physical geography, environmental hazards, and a concise history of the region, along with treatment of economic issues--including China's role--urbanization, population trends, and international migration. Regional chapters on Brazil, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, the Andes, and the Southern Cone ensure that students understand the distinct areas of Latin America as well as the region as a whole. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey features include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive \u003cb\u003emaps, figures, and tables \u003c\/b\u003eto help students visualize the material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter opening \u003cb\u003elearning objectives\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ekey terms\u003c\/b\u003e lists to help organize important concepts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnd-of-chapter \u003cb\u003econclusions\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003esummary points\u003c\/b\u003e and a \u003cb\u003eglossary\u003c\/b\u003e to aid in studying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent treatment of \u003cb\u003ecurrent research\u003c\/b\u003e from geography and across the social sciences to reinforce the state of the field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA key \u003cb\u003ecase stud\u003c\/b\u003ey chapter on Amazonian deforestation and development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-depth \u003cb\u003eanalysis\u003c\/b\u003e of the commodity boom, the Pink Tide, the rise of China, certification programs, and the illicit drug trade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrad D. Jokisch\u003c\/b\u003e is associate professor of geography at Ohio University. His research is at the nexus of migration, environment, and development. His research has focused on Ecuador, migration, and environment and development issues. He was chair of the Conference of Latin American Geography (CLAG), and Director of Latin American Studies at Ohio University. Jokisch is the recipient of the 2023 CLAG Teaching Award. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 458\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.02 x 9.92 x 7.01 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 03, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48644551344377,"sku":"9781538152782","price":194.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/6DX6afvIRU9781538152782.webp?v=1783434433","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/latin-america-and-the-caribbean-an-environment-and-development-approach-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}