Placing Latin America Contemporary Themes in Geography 1st Edition by Edward L Jackiewicz, Fernando J Bosco ISBN 1442246820 9781442246829

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ISBN 10: 1442246820 
ISBN 13: 9781442246829
Author: Edward L Jackiewicz, Fernando J Bosco

Placing Latin America offers a thematic approach to the study of the diverse geographies of a globalizing region. This comprehensive text focuses on the dynamic connections among people, places, and environments rather than on predefined notions about the region. The book’s well-rounded and accessible analysis includes discussions of borders and migration, transnationalism and globalization, urbanization and landscapes of cities, the connections between economic development and political change, the physical environment and human-environment interactions, and natural resources in the context of a global economy. The authors also explore social and cultural themes such as the illegal drug trade, social movements, tourism, and children and young people. Providing a nuanced and clear perspective, this book will be an invaluable guide for all those interested in the politics, economy, and society of a rapidly changing continent

Placing Latin America Contemporary Themes in Geography 1st Table of contents:

Part 1: Defining Latin America and its Historical Context

• Chapter 1: Defining Latin America: Physical and Human Geography
  • Introduction to the region
  • Physical geography: major landforms, climate zones, natural resources
  • Defining the cultural and historical boundaries of “Latin America”
• Chapter 2: The Deep Historical Layers of Latin America
  • Pre-Columbian civilizations (e.g., Maya, Aztec, Inca)
  • European colonization and its impacts (conquest, resource extraction, social structures)
  • Independence movements and nation-building

Part 2: Key Geographical Themes

• Chapter 3: Population and Migration in Latin America
  • Demographic trends: population growth, aging populations
  • Rural-to-urban migration
  • International migration (to the US, Europe, within Latin America)
  • Remittances and their impact
• Chapter 4: Urbanization and Urban Landscapes
  • The growth of megacities and primate cities
  • Urban social and spatial inequalities (favelas, barrios)
  • Urban planning and challenges
• Chapter 5: Economic Development and Globalization
  • Models of economic development (import substitution, neoliberalism)
  • Globalization and its impacts on Latin American economies
  • Trade agreements and regional integration
  • Informal economy
• Chapter 6: Resource Exploitation and Environmental Challenges
  • Agriculture: traditional and commercial farming, land reform
  • Mining and energy resources
  • Deforestation (especially Amazon rainforest)

    Drone aerial view of deforestation in the amazon rainforest. Trees cut and burned on illegally to open land for agriculture and livestock in the Jamanxim National Forest, Para, Brazil. Environment.

  • Water scarcity and pollution
  • Climate change impacts
• Chapter 7: Geopolitics, Conflict, and Social Movements
  • Political systems and transitions
  • Social movements (indigenous rights, environmentalism, land reform)
  • Drug trafficking and its geopolitical implications
  • Historical and contemporary conflicts
• Chapter 8: Culture, Identity, and Place
  • Cultural diversity: indigenous cultures, African influences, European heritage
  • Religion and its role in society
  • Art, music, and literature as expressions of identity
  • The construction of national and regional identities

Part 3: Regional Case Studies (may vary but typically include)

• Chapter 9: Mexico and Central America: Borders, Migration, and Development
• Chapter 10: The Caribbean: Islands, Tourism, and Vulnerability
• Chapter 11: The Andes: Mountains, Indigenous Cultures, and Resource Wealth
• Chapter 12: Brazil: A Regional Power and Environmental Hotspot
• Chapter 13: The Southern Cone: Modernity, Agriculture, and Urbanization

Conclusion:

• Chapter 14: Latin America in the 21st Century: Challenges and Prospects
  • Review of key themes
  • Future challenges and opportunities for the regionz

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