The Regional Geography of Canada
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- Kiadás sorszáma 8
- Kiadó OUP Canada
- Megjelenés dátuma 2021. augusztus 26.
- ISBN 9780199037766
- Kötéstípus Puhakötés
- Terjedelem496 oldal
- Méret 252x202x16 mm
- Súly 846 g
- Nyelv angol
- Illusztrációk 122 photos (4-colour); 82 figures, 71 tables, 33 maps 132
Kategóriák
Rövid leírás:
The Regional Geography of Canada introduces students to the remarkable diversity - cultural, economic, historical, and geomorphic - of Canada's six regions.
TöbbHosszú leírás:
The definitive introduction to the regional geography of Canada
This extensively revised and updated edition is the most thorough and relevant introduction to Canadian regional geography available. Identifying and exploring Canada's six regions-Atlantic Canada, Québec, Ontario, Western Canada, British Columbia, and the Territorial North-author Robert Bone guides students through the basic physical, historical, cultural, social, and economic features of each region, nurturing an appreciation of this country's amazing diversity.
Tartalomjegyzék:
Figures
Tables
Boxes
Preface
Important Features of This Edition
1. Regions of Canada
Chapter Overview
Introduction
Canada's Geographic Regions
Faultlines within Canada
The Core/Periphery Theory and Beyond
Canada's Place in the World
Summary
Challenge Questions
Essay Questions
2. Canada's Physical Base
Chapter Overview
Introduction
Physical Geography across Canada
The Nature of Landforms
Physiographic Regions
Geographic Location
Climate
Climate Change and Global Warming
Major Drainage Basins
Canada and Pollution
Summary
Challenge Questions
Essay Questions
3. Canada's Historical Geography
Chapter Overview
Introduction
The First People
The Second People
The Third People
The Territorial Evolution of Canada
Faultlines in Canada's Early Years
The Indigenous Faultline
Quebec's Place in Confederation
Summary
Challenge Questions
Essay Questions
4. Canada's Human Face
Chapter Overview
Introduction
Canada's Population
Immigration and Population Increase
Urban Population
Canada's Aging Population
Indigenous Population
Canada's Changing Culture
Summary
Challenge Questions
Essay Questions
5. Canada's Economic Face
Chapter Overview
Introduction
Canada's Traditional Economies: Resources and Manufacturing
Canada's Future Economic Face
The National Policy and the Birth of an Industrial Core
Globalization and the Stages of Economic Growth Model
The Super Cycle Theory
Canada's Economy
Trade Agreements
Manufacturing: Alive or Dead?
The Wave of the Future: The Knowledge-Based Economy
Regional Economies
Summary
Challenge Questions
Essay Questions
6. Ontario
Chapter Overview
Introduction
Ontario within Canada
Ontario's Physical Geography
Environmental Challenges
Ontario's Historical Geography
Ontario Today
Technological Spearheads
Ontario's Original Economic Anchor: The Automobile Industry
Ontario's Core
Ontario's Hinterland: Northern Ontario
Indigenous Communities in Northern Ontario
Summary
Challenge Questions
Essay Questions
7. Quebec
Chapter Overview
Introduction
Quebec within Canada
Quebec's Culture, Identity, and Language
Quebec's Physical Geography
Quebec's Historical Geography
The Quiet Revolution
Quebec Today
Technological Spearheads
Quebec's Economic Anchor: Hydro-Quebec
Quebec's Core
Quebec's Northern Hinterland
Summary
Challenge Questions
Essay Questions
8. Western Canada
Chapter Overview
Introduction
Western Canada within Canada
Western Canada's Population
Western Canada's Physical Geography
Climate Change and the Oil Sands
Climate Change and Agriculture
Western Canada's Historical Geography
Western Canada Today
Technological Spearheads
Western Canada's Economic Anchor: Agriculture
Western Canada's Resource Base
Western Canada's Urban Core
Summary
Challenge Questions
Essay Questions
9. British Columbia
Chapter Overview
Introduction
British Columbia within Canada
British Columbia's Population
British Columbia's Physical Geography
Challenges for the BC Coastal Landscape
British Columbia's Historical Geography
British Columbia Today
Technological Spearheads
British Columbia's Fading Economic Anchor: Forestry
Mining, Energy, and Fisheries
British Columbia's Urban Core
Summary
Challenge Questions
Essay Questions
10. Atlantic Canada
Chapter Overview
Introduction
Atlantic Canada within Canada
An Ongoing Demographic Problem?
Atlantic Canada's Physical Geography
Environmental Challenges/Disasters
Atlantic Canada's Historical Geography
Atlantic Canada Today
Technological Spearheads
The 20-for-20 Agreement
Atlantic Canada's Traditional Economic Anchor: The Fishing Industry
Atlantic Canada's Resource Wealth
Atlantic Canada's Population
Summary
Challenge Questions
Essay Questions
11. The Territorial North
Chapter Overview
Introduction
The Territorial North within Canada and the World
Physical Geography of the Territorial North
Environmental Challenge: Climate Change
Historical Geography of the Territorial North
The Territorial North Today
Economic Spearheads
Frontier Development in the Territorial North
Megaprojects
Summary
Challenge Questions
Essay Questions
12. Canada: A Country of Regions within a Global Economy
Introduction
Regional Character and Structure
Urban Canada and the Advanced Economy
Canada's Faultlines
The Future
Challenge Questions
Essay Questions
Glossary
Websites
Notes
Bibliography
Index
