South America, Central America and the Caribbean 2013

This latest edition of South America, Central America and the Caribbean is scrupulously revised and updated, bringing you impartial and comprehensive coverage of this vast area. It is an unrivalled survey on the countries and territories of this immense region and includes contributions from acknowledged authorities who examine topics of regional importance.

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Published annually, this 21st edition brings together a unique combination of the latest data on, and detailed analysis of, a vast region. Scrupulously updated by Europa’s experienced editors, the volume also includes contributions from regional specialists.

New for 2013:



new essays on natural hazards in the Caribbean and on climate change in Latin America
completely revised articles on gangs of Central America, autonomy in the Caribbean, the drugs war in Mexico and political change in Latin America
analysis of recent elections in the region.

General Survey

Essays written by acknowledged experts on the area include: Autonomy in the Caribbean Overseas Territories; Continuity and Change in Latin America; Drugs, Violence and Insecurity in Mexico; Food Security in Latin America; Natural Hazards in the Caribbean; Climate Change in Latin America; Gangs of Central America.

Country Surveys

Individual chapters on each country, comprising:



essays on the geography, recent history and economy of each country
a statistical survey
a full directory section
a select bibliography.

Regional Information

A directory of research institutes and bibliographies of books and journals covering Latin America and the Caribbean.