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NEW! This elegant, richly colored antique-style map features the incredible cartographic detail that is the trademark of National Geographic quality. This map of South America shows political boundaries, place names, airports, major roads and highways, and other geographic features for the entire continent.

(Tubed) 23'' x 30''
Scale size: 1:11,121,000 ... Read more

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Offers an introduction to South America, using relevant maps and photographs for young readers. This book covers this continent's weather, language, nature, cities and geographical features. ... Read more

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General Books publication date: 2009Original publication date: 1837Original Publisher: H. Huntington, Jun.Subjects: Latin AmericaSouth AmericaMexicoTexasHistory / Latin America / GeneralHistory / Latin America / MexicoHistory / Latin America / South AmericaHistory / United States / State ... Read more

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The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subtitle: A Catalogue of a Valuable Collection of Books, Illustrating the History and Geography of North and South America and the West Indies; Original Publisher: Author; Publication date: 1871; Subjects: America; Antiques ... Read more

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This book has been written primarily as a geography of Latin America and the Caribbean, but is also intended to serve as an interdisciplinary introduction to the region. The material is organized topically rather than regionally.One of the principal advantages of a thematic approach is its capacity to place current developments in their historical contexts, enabling the reader to know not only what things are like, but how they came to be that way.

The focus of this volume is on comprehension of concepts, patterns, and issues rather than on memorization of facts and figures.The latter are provided, but they are intended primarily to illustrate the underlying conditions rather than to serve as the focus of the text.

The text is designed for maximum flexibility.Written to be readable for beginning students, it is also generously documented with scholarly references for the research needs of advanced undergraduate and graduate students.The individual chapters can be used in all or in part and in any order.The volume is suitable to either single term or multiterm courses. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

Comprehensive, but spotty in places
Clawson's text on Latin America and the Caribbean is one of the few texts that attempts comprehensive coverage of these regions with a thematic, rather than regional, approach.

It is a fair, balanced, and well-written treatise on the cultural and physical landscapes of the large region to our south.And yet, in many ways, it is a frustrating text.There is a lack of basic data from this text that confounds students.For example, there is no mention of basic facts, such as the largest economy in Latin America.No table provides GDP (gross domestic product), GNP (gross national product) or similar figures, although GDP/per capita is provided.

There are helpful illustrations, tables, and photographs and all are of generally high quality with one exception: the first section's reprints from Goode's Atlas, where fuzzy resolution blurs student use of the maps.

This is a good general text for geography, history, economics, and anthropology classes but the cost makes it very difficult to combine this text with more regional emphasis.At $65.00, this is no cheap paperback, and the high price is even more glaring when one considers the small size of the volume.

3rd edition addendum: Clawson's text has been improved with better use of graphics, updated stats, and some color.Still my choice of texts for Latin Americanist geography courses (at least survey ones).Updated 12.21.04 ... Read more

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A brief overview of South American geography. ... Read more

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This latest, nineteenth edition of South America, Central America and the Caribbean is scrupulously revised and updated, bringing you impartial and comprehensive coverage of this vast area.

Key Features:

• an unrivalled survey on the countries and territories of this immense region
• includes contributions from acknowledged authorities who examine topics of regional importance.

The book is divided into three sections:

General Survey

Introductory articles by leading authorities cover issues of regional importance. Topics include the political landscape in Latin America, Mexico and lawnessness, Caribbean Overseas Territories in a changing world, the politics of energy in Latin America, gender and development in the region, Latin America in the global financial crisis, gangs in Central America, and trade preferences in the Caribbean.

Country Surveys

Individual chapters on each country, which comprise:

• an introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, recent history and economy of each country, including a map
• an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, including area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, media and education
• a full directory section with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail and internet addresses for the following areas: the constitution, government, election commissions, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religious groupings, the judiciary, the media, finance, trade and industry, transport, tourism, defence and education
• a select bibliography.

Regional Information

Includes a directory of research institutes specializing in the region and bibliographies of books and periodicals covering Latin America and the Caribbean.

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South America is a continent of contrasts, from crowded cities like Rio de Janeiro to the icy wilderness of Patagonia and the tropical rainforest of the Amazon basin. Some South American countries enjoy relative wealth, thanks to plentiful natural resources and thriving industries, while others struggle with poverty, debt and the illegal drug trade. With the continent's riches being so unequally distributed, it will be a massive challenge for governments to give all young South Americans a chance of a bright future. This authoritative new series describes the history, landscape, culture, economy and people of this continent. This title is also packed full of fascinating facts, maps and statistics. A statistical compendium at the back provides a handy reference guide for key statistical data. ... Read more

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Written and photographed by Frank G. Carpenter at the end of the 19th Century, this book depicts an area of geography little changed with the centuries. Full of information about this developing continent including magnificent photographs, it is full of valuable historic and geographical information for students and adults alike. ... Read more

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Now a standard text on the region, this work provides an up-to-date geographical study of South America. By restricting its scope to this area, the book gives fuller coverage to the countries of the subcontinent than do previous studies that deal with Latin America as a whole. The author draws from a wide range of Spanish, Portuguese, and English sources as well as from first-hand observation. The new enlarged third edition features a reorganization of material into two parts-systematic and regional. This allows for much greater emphasis on systematic geography and reflects the current trend in teaching and research. A new chapter on the important area of politics and territory, and completely rewritten chapters on agriculture and on economic development are included. The third edition also contains many new maps and illustrations. ... Read more

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