The Resource The contemporary Caribbean, Robert B. Potter ... [et al.], (electronic book)
The contemporary Caribbean, Robert B. Potter ... [et al.], (electronic book)
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- Summary
- 'Contemporary Caribbean' examines the present day social, economic, political, cultural & environmental realities of the Caribbean region. Historical contexts are discussed, in order to better explain the challenges facing the region & its people.
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- xxvi, 497 p.
- Contents
-
- Contents<BR>Preface<BR>Introduction<BR>PART I FOUNDATIONS OF THE CARIBBEAN<BR>1. The Caribbean Landscape<BR>2. Populations and Migration<BR>PART II RURAL AND URBAN BASES OF THE CONTEMPORARY CARIBBEAN<BR>3. Agriculture and agrarian Structure<BR>4. Vulnerability and the Impact of Natural Hazards<BR>5. Social Conditions<BR>6. Housing in the Caribbean<BR>7. Urban Dynamics and Townscapes<BR>PART III GLOBAL RESTRUCTURING AND THE CARIBBEAN: INDUSTRY, TOURISM AND POLITICS<BR>8. Industrialization, Development and Economic Change<BR>9. Offshore Services and the Caribbean<BR>10. Globalisation and the Caribbean<BR>11. Tourism, Environment and Development<BR>12. Political Realities and the Caribbean<BR>
- Isbn
- 9781317875994
- Label
- The contemporary Caribbean
- Title
- The contemporary Caribbean
- Statement of responsibility
- Robert B. Potter ... [et al.]
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- 'Contemporary Caribbean' examines the present day social, economic, political, cultural & environmental realities of the Caribbean region. Historical contexts are discussed, in order to better explain the challenges facing the region & its people.
- Cataloging source
- StDuBDS
- Dewey number
- 330.9729
- Illustrations
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- illustrations
- maps
- Index
- index present
- LC call number
- HC151
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
- http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
- Potter, Robert B
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- Caribbean Area
- Caribbean Area
- Caribbean Area
- Caribbean Area
- Caribbean Area
- Summary expansion
- This text focuses on the contemporary economic, social, geographical, environmental and political realities of the Caribbean region. Historical aspects of the Caribbean, such as slavery, the plantation system and plantocracy are explored in order to explain the contemporary nature of, and challenges faced by, the Caribbean. The book is divided into three parts, dealing respectively with: the foundations of the Caribbean, rural and urban bases of the contemporary Caribbean, and global restructuring and the Caribbean: industry, tourism and politics
- Target audience
- specialized
- Label
- The contemporary Caribbean, Robert B. Potter ... [et al.], (electronic book)
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Contents
- Contents<BR>Preface<BR>Introduction<BR>PART I FOUNDATIONS OF THE CARIBBEAN<BR>1. The Caribbean Landscape<BR>2. Populations and Migration<BR>PART II RURAL AND URBAN BASES OF THE CONTEMPORARY CARIBBEAN<BR>3. Agriculture and agrarian Structure<BR>4. Vulnerability and the Impact of Natural Hazards<BR>5. Social Conditions<BR>6. Housing in the Caribbean<BR>7. Urban Dynamics and Townscapes<BR>PART III GLOBAL RESTRUCTURING AND THE CARIBBEAN: INDUSTRY, TOURISM AND POLITICS<BR>8. Industrialization, Development and Economic Change<BR>9. Offshore Services and the Caribbean<BR>10. Globalisation and the Caribbean<BR>11. Tourism, Environment and Development<BR>12. Political Realities and the Caribbean<BR>
- Control code
- AH28913086
- Extent
- xxvi, 497 p.
- Form of item
- electronic
- Governing access note
- After 5 minutes Preview, click on 2Request Access3, fill in a form with your details. If triggered, the book will be loaned and tied to the one user for 1 week, during which time users can read or download as they choose. 4th user request triggers auto-purchase
- Isbn
- 9781317875994
- Other physical details
- ill., maps
- Specific material designation
- remote
- Label
- The contemporary Caribbean, Robert B. Potter ... [et al.], (electronic book)
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Contents
- Contents<BR>Preface<BR>Introduction<BR>PART I FOUNDATIONS OF THE CARIBBEAN<BR>1. The Caribbean Landscape<BR>2. Populations and Migration<BR>PART II RURAL AND URBAN BASES OF THE CONTEMPORARY CARIBBEAN<BR>3. Agriculture and agrarian Structure<BR>4. Vulnerability and the Impact of Natural Hazards<BR>5. Social Conditions<BR>6. Housing in the Caribbean<BR>7. Urban Dynamics and Townscapes<BR>PART III GLOBAL RESTRUCTURING AND THE CARIBBEAN: INDUSTRY, TOURISM AND POLITICS<BR>8. Industrialization, Development and Economic Change<BR>9. Offshore Services and the Caribbean<BR>10. Globalisation and the Caribbean<BR>11. Tourism, Environment and Development<BR>12. Political Realities and the Caribbean<BR>
- Control code
- AH28913086
- Extent
- xxvi, 497 p.
- Form of item
- electronic
- Governing access note
- After 5 minutes Preview, click on 2Request Access3, fill in a form with your details. If triggered, the book will be loaned and tied to the one user for 1 week, during which time users can read or download as they choose. 4th user request triggers auto-purchase
- Isbn
- 9781317875994
- Other physical details
- ill., maps
- Specific material designation
- remote
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