Latin American Development: Geographical Perspectives by David A. Preston
Provides an up-to-date analysis of many aspects of Latin America through a series of short essays, written by experienced geographers.
Latin American Development
Summary
This study focuses upon key stages in the history of the region of Latin America and offers an understanding of contemporary issues.
Latin American Development Summary
Latin American Development Reviews
'Essential reading for sixth formers and undergraduates studying Latin American development studies'
(The Geographical Association (on the first edition))
(The Geographical Association (on the first edition))
Table of Contents
1. Themes in contemporary Latin America
2. The Latin American colonial experience
3. The rise of industry in a world periphery
4. Environmental issues and the impact of development
5. Rural development: policies, programmes and actors
6. Race, gender and generation: cultural geographies
7. People on the move: migrations past and present
8. Caring for people: health care and education provision
9. Industrialization and urbanization
10. Urban growth, unemployment and housing
11. Geopolitics in South America
References
Index
Additional information
NPB9780582236950
9780582236950
0582236959
Latin American Development: Geographical Perspectives by David A. Preston
New
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
19960124
326
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