Through the twin themes of the environment and development, Brad 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. Key features include: Extensive maps, figures, and tables to help students visualize the material Chapter opening learning objectives and key terms lists to help organize important concepts End-of-chapter conclusions and summary points and a glossary to aid in studying Excellent treatment of current research from geography and across the social sciences to reinforce the state of the field A key case study chapter on Amazonian deforestation and development In-depth analysis of the commodity boom, the Pink Tide, the rise of China, certification programs, and the illicit drug trade
Brad Jokisch 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.
Preface Chapter 1. A Theoretically Informed Regional Approach What is Latin America and the Caribbean? Regions and the Invention of Latin America Development Geography and Development Theory Nature and Society in Latin America: Hazards and Political Ecology Chapter 2. The Physical Geography and Hazards of Latin America and the Caribbean The Physical Processes Shaping Weather and Climate Major Climates of Latin America and the Caribbean Tectonic Activity and Landforms Natural Hazards and Disasters The Impacts of Global Climate Change Chapter 3. Indigenous Peoples and European Arrival The First Peoples Major Indigenous Civilizations and their Precursors Agriculture in the Americas The Conquest and Cultural Catastrophe Conclusion Chapter 4. Historical Foundations: From Colonial Latin America to the Early 20th Century The Political Geography of Colonial Latin America and the Caribbean Mercantilism, Labor, and the Colonial Economy Independence and the End of the Colonial Era Early Republican Latin America: Geopolitical Wrangling Exports and Immigrants: The late 19th Century Economy Here Come the Gringos: Gunboat Diplomacy, a Canal, and the Rising Influence of the United States Conclusion Chapter 5. The Economic Geography of Latin America and the Caribbean Economic Crises and Rethinking the Export-Led Model Debt, Recession, and the End of Import Substitution Industrialization (ISI) The Neoliberal Era The Commodity Boom, China, and the Pink Tide of the 21st Century Overview of the Contemporary Economic Geography of LAC COVID-19: An Economic and Health Crisis Chapter 6. Latin America in Transition: From Population Boom to an Aging Population The Rapid Growth Era (1950-2000) Entering the Slow Growth Era Aging and the End of Population Growth? Latin America's Population Future The Impact of COVID-19 on Latin America and the Caribbean's Population. The End of Population Growth? Concluding Thoughts on Population and Development Chapter 7. International Migration: Implications for Development What Causes International Migration? An Overview of International Migration from Latin America and the Caribbean International Migration within Latin America and the Caribbean (Intraregional) Human Trafficking and Migration Migration and Development? The Trump Administration and Latin American Immigration The Biden Administration and Immigration: A Mixed Message Summary Chapter 8. The Urban Worlds of Latin America Urbanization in the 20th Century Environmental Problems of Latin American Cities Climate Change and Latin American Cities Conclusion Chapter 9. Development and Deforestation in the Amazon The Value of Forests Opening the Amazon: Integrating the Amazon into National Development, 1960s-1980s Cattle, Soy, and the Global Integration of the Amazon 1990-2021 Conserving the Amazon? Protected Areas and Indigenous Lands The Future of Amazonia? Chapter 10. Mexico The Physical Geography of Mexico The Ethnic Diversity of Mexico Demographic Trends Mexico in the Global Economy Deforestation, Land Use Change, and Protected Areas Chapter 11. Central America and the Caribbean The Physical Geography of Central America and the Caribbean The Ethnic Diversity of Central America and the Caribbean Demographic Trends of Central America and the Caribbean Central America and the Caribbean in the Global Economy Deforestation, Land Use Change, and Protected Areas Chapter 12. The Andes The Physical Geography of the Andean Republics The Ethnic Diversity of the Andes Demographic Trends of the Andes The Andes in the Global Economy Deforestation, Land Use Change, and Protected Areas Chapter 13. The Southern Cone The Physical Geography of the Southern Cone The Ethnic Diversity of the Southern Cone Demographic Trends in the Southern Cone The Southern Cone in the Global Economy Deforestation, Land Use Change, and Protected Areas Chapter 14. Brazil The Physical Geography of Brazil The Ethnic Diversity of Brazil Demographic Trends in Brazil Brazil in the Global Economy Bibliography Glossary About the Author Index
