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The USA and Canada 2012 -

The USA and Canada 2012

Europa Publications (Herausgeber)

Buch | Hardcover
676 Seiten
2011 | 14th edition
Europa Publications Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-85743-629-7 (ISBN)
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This renowned reference title gives essential statistical and directory material on these vast North American nations, alongside commentary on recent events affecting the region. Completely revised and updated, this fourteenth edition brings together statistical, factual and directory information on these nations and their constituent states, provinces and territories.
This renowned reference title provides comprehensive statistical and directory information, alongside up-to-date commentary on political and economic developments in these vast North American nations. Combining impartial analsis with reliable facts and figures, this fully revised and updated fourteenth edition serves as an extensive library of information on these nations and their constituent states, provinces and territories.

In the new edition of The USA and Canada:



relevant essays reflect key developments of the past year, including: dramatic political shifts following the November 2010 US mid-term elections and the 2011 Canadian general election; the changing priorities of US foreign policy, including the security transition in Afghanistan; the emergence of a new framework for US-Canadian integration; and the ongoing effects of the global financial crisis
a brand new essay examines the role of the Media in North America
all statistical and directory sections have been fully updated by Europa's dedicated research team

Key Features:



comprehensive historical, political and economic information
contributions from acknowledged regional experts
leading experts analyze topics of importance to the region as a whole, including: US-Canadian integration, climate change, immigration, the media, the North American energy market, and North American responses to the rise of the BRICs.
comprehensive statistical and directory sections covering Public Affairs, The Economy and Society

Country Surveys

Each country is dealt with in greater detail within its own section. The country chapters include:



a chronology of political events
essays covering key socio-political and economic themes, including: Recent Political Developments; Foreign Affairs; Constitution; Energy Policy; Economic Overview; Agriculture; Manufacturing and Construction; Service Industries; Trade; Health and Social Policy
additional essay topics, including: US Defence Policy; the Role of Religion in US Politics; the USA and the Global Financial Crisis; Diversity and Equality in the USA; Aboriginal Peoples in Canada
historical, political and economic overviews of each of the US states and Canadian provinces and territories
statistical surveys, including the latest available figures on area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications and media, and education
a comprehensive directory section providing essential contact names, addresses, and e-mail and internet details in key areas such as government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry (including major companies), transport, tourism, defence and education.

Europa Publications

Part 1: General Survey.Part 2: The USA. Introduction. Essays. Directory. The States. Part 3: Canada. Introduction. Essays. Directory. The Provinces and Territories.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 13.12.2011
Reihe/Serie The Europa Regional Surveys of the World
Verlagsort London
Sprache englisch
Maße 210 x 280 mm
Gewicht 1630 g
Themenwelt Schulbuch / Wörterbuch Lexikon / Chroniken
Naturwissenschaften Geowissenschaften Geografie / Kartografie
Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie Spezielle Soziologien
ISBN-10 1-85743-629-6 / 1857436296
ISBN-13 978-1-85743-629-7 / 9781857436297
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