South America, Central America and the Caribbean 2003

Autorentext
Jacqueline West

Klappentext
Presenting over 930 pages of fully revised and researched statistics, directory data and in-depth analysis, "South America, Central America and the Caribbean 2003 profiles the latest developments in political, economic and social affairs in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Informative introductory articles by leading experts cover a wide range of topics of contemporary interest. Subjects covered include Latin American and Caribbean economic issues; the role of the church in Latin America in the 21st Century; international responses to natural disasters in Central America; North American regional relations; the environment; the politics of illegal drugs and sustainable development in the region; and indigenous peoples in Latin America.
Useful contact details of international organizations active in the region are provided. More in-depth information on each of the 48 countries and territories of the region is also provided combining statistics, detailed analysis, extensive directory data and background information. An invaluable bibliography directs the reader to further sources of information.

Zusammenfassung
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.

Inhalt
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

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