South America, Central America and the Caribbean 2026 by Publications, Europa;

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A unique combination of the latest data on, and detailed analysis of, a vast region. Scrupulously revised and updated, this definitive survey of the countries and territories of South America, Central America and the Caribbean combines expert commentary, up-to-date economic and socio-political data and extensive directory information.

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A unique combination of the latest data on, and detailed analysis of, a vast region. Scrupulously revised and updated, this definitive survey of the countries and territories of South America, Central America and the Caribbean combines expert analysis and commentary, up-to-date economic and socio-political data and extensive directory information.

General Survey

Essays by leading experts on the area cover issues of regional importance, including an examination of whether the Caribbean Court of Justice is furthering independence and decolonization in the Caribbean; moves towards republicanism and growing calls for reparations in the Caribbean; the energy crisis in Latin America; the evolving relationship between Caribbean countries and the People’s Republic of China; and the cultural and political relevance of religion in Latin America. This in-depth analysis is complemented by extensive coverage of the activities of international organizations operating in South America, Central America and the Caribbean, together with background information on the major commodities of the region. Also included are detailed listings of research institutes studying South America, Central America and the Caribbean, and comprehensive bibliographies of books and periodicals relevant to the region.

Country Surveys

Individual chapters on each country, comprising: a geographical overview and map, an essay on the history and the economy; an extensive statistical survey of economic and demographic indicators, including area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education; a directory of names, addresses and further key information on the constitution, government, election commissions, political organizations, diplomatic representation, judicial system, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, transport, tourism, defence and education. A bibliography is also provided for further research.

Regional Information

full details of the main regional organizations active within Latin America and the Caribbean. A separate section is included on major commodities of the area. Also included is a directory of research institutes specializing in the region, and bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the region.

Tartalomjegyzék:

PART ONE: Topical Essays

The Caribbean Court of Justice: Furthering Independence and Decolonization? Dr SAFIYA ALI

Latin America’s Energy Crisis Prof. LISA M. GLIDDEN

Republicanism, Reparations and Reform: Will the Commonwealth Caribbean Become `Totally Free’? Prof. PETER CLEGG

The Caribbean and China: Evolving Relations, A Caribbean Perspective

Dr ANTONIO ALLEYNE

Religion in Latin America and the Caribbean: Past, Present and Possible Futures MANOELA CARPENEDO

PART TWO: Country Surveys

ANGUILLA

History MARK WILSON

Economy MARK WILSON

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

History MARK WILSON

Economy MARK WILSON

ARGENTINA

History Dr CHRISTOPHER WYLDE

Economy Dr CHRISTOPHER WYLDE

ARUBA

THE BAHAMAS

History Prof. ANNE ULENTIN

Economy Prof. OLIVIA SAUNDERS

BARBADOS

History Dr HENDERSON CARTER

Economy DELISLE WORRELL

BELIZE

History PHILIP CASTILLO

Economy PHILIP CASTILLO

BERMUDA

BOLIVIA

History Dr ANGUS McNELLY

Economy Dr ANGUS McNELLY

BONAIRE

BRAZIL

History Prof. FRANCISCO PANIZZA

Economy Prof. MAURO RODRIGUES

THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

THE CAYMAN ISLANDS

CHILE

History Dr MATTHIAS ERLANDSEN

Economy Dr IVAN LUZARDO-LUNA

COLOMBIA

History JORGE LUIS FABRA-ZAMORA and ANDRÉS MOLINA-OCHOA

Economy Dr IVAN LUZARDO-LUNA

COSTA RICA

History Dr DAVID DÍAZ ARIAS

Economy Dr ANTHONY GOEBEL McDERMOTT

CUBA

History Dr STEPHEN WILKINSON

Economy Dr EMILY MORRIS

CURAÇAO

DOMINICA

History MARK WILSON

Economy MARK WILSON

THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

History DAVID LEA

Economy DAVID LEA

ECUADOR

History Dr MARC BECKER

Economy Dr ESTEBAN NICHOLLS ANDRADE

EL SALVADOR

History HILARY GOODFRIEND

Economy HILARY GOODFRIEND

THE FALKLAND ISLANDS

FRENCH GUIANA

History Dr NATHALIE MRGUDOVIC

Economy Dr NATHALIE MRGUDOVIC

GRENADA

History MARK WILSON

Economy MARK WILSON

GUADELOUPE

History Dr NATHALIE MRGUDOVIC

Economy Dr NATHALIE MRGUDOVIC

GUATEMALA

History Prof. MICHAEL E. ALLISON and Dr LUCAS PERELLÓ

Economy Prof. MICHAEL E. ALLISON

GUYANA

History Dr DIANNA DASILVA-GLASGOW

Economy Dr THOMAS SINGH

HAITI

History Dr STEPHEN WILKINSON

Economy CARL-HENRI PROPHÈTE

HONDURAS

History Dr ANDRÉS LEÓN ARAYA

Economy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY

JAMAICA

History Dr CAROL NELSON

Economy Dr CHRISTINE CLARKE

MARTINIQUE

History Dr NATHALIE MRGUDOVIC

Economy Dr NATHALIE MRGUDOVIC

MEXICO

History Prof. FRANCISCO E. GONZÁLEZ

Economy Prof. FRANCISCO E. GONZÁLEZ

MONTSERRAT

History MARK WILSON

Economy MARK WILSON

NICARAGUA

History Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY

Economy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEY

PANAMA

History Prof. JULIE M. BUNCK

Economy Prof. JULIE M. BUNCK

PARAGUAY

History Prof. PETER LAMBERT

Economy FABIOLA MARTÍNEZ CABRERA

PERU

History Dr RONALD BRUCE ST JOHN

Economy Dr ESTEBAN NICHOLLS ANDRADE

PUERTO RICO

History Prof. EMILIO PANTOJAS GARCÍA

Economy Dr MIGUEL A. RIVERA-QUIÑONES

SABA

SAINT-BARTHÉLEMY

SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS

History MARK WILSON

Economy MARK WILSON

SAINT LUCIA

History MARK WILSON

Economy MARK WILSON

SAINT-MARTIN

SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES

History MARK WILSON

Economy MARK WILSON

SINT EUSTATIUS

SINT MAARTEN

SOUTH GEORGIA AND THE SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS

SURINAME

History Prof. WIL HOUT

Economy Prof. WIL HOUT

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

History Dr RADICA MAHASE

Economy KEVIN BALDEOSINGH

THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS

URUGUAY

History Prof. FRANCISCO PANIZZA

Economy Prof. FRANCISCO PANIZZA

VENEZUELA

History Prof. Dr ANNA AYUSO and Prof. Dr SUSANNE GRATIUS

Economy Prof. Dr ANNA AYUSO and Prof. Dr SUSANNE GRATIUS

PART THREE: Regional Information

REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

MAJOR COMMODITIES OF LATIN AMERICA

RESEARCH INSTITUTES

SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY (BOOKS)

SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY (PERIODICALS)

INDEX OF REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS