Overview
Why is British Columbia unique within Canada? What forces have shaped its landscape and its people? To answer these questions, Brett McGillivray adopts primarily a thematic approach. He begins by giving a regional overview and introduction to geographic concepts and the physical processes that produced a spectacularly diverse landscape. He then tackles different themes, tracing the province's historical geography, offering detailed accounts of its economic geography, and discussing contemporary issues such as urbanization, economic development, and resource management. This fully revised edition is enhanced by updated figures, maps, and graphs and by new discussions of how globalization, climate change, and recession are influencing the province and its people.
Full Product Details
Author: Brett McGillivray
Publisher: University of British Columbia Press
Imprint: University of British Columbia Press
Edition: 3rd Revised edition
Dimensions:
Width: 20.30cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 0.780kg
ISBN: 9780774820783
ISBN 10: 0774820780
Pages: 328
Publication Date: 15 December 2010
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Professional & Vocational
Replaced By: 9780774864329
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Awaiting stock
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Reviews
After reading this book, the reader will be well informed as to the major historical forces that have shaped British Columbia and the economic challenges confronting its future. It deserves to be read beyond the college geography textbook market.--Michael J. Broadway American Review of Canadian Studies
A comprehensive, proficient, and intriguing geographic text ... McGillivray's book is excellent, and no one who teaches the geography of British Columbia should fail to give it serious consideration for adoption. The book fulfils its aim well; it suceeds in providing fascinating insights in to the human-environment relationships in British Columbia. -- Joseph Mensah The Canadian Geographer After reading this book, the reader will be well informed as to the major historical forces that have shaped British Columbia and the economic challenges confronting its future. It deserves to be read beyond the college geography textbook market. -- Michael J. Broadway American Review of Canadian Studies, Winter 2006 McGillivray has done a tremendous job ... This book is very well done, will make a valuable teaching resource, and deserves wide adoption. -- Greg Halseth The Canadian Geographer
Author Information
Brett McGillivray is professor emeritus in the Faculty of Geography at Capilano University, having taught the geography of British Columbia there for over thirty-six years. He continues to research issues on British Columbia and Canada, present lectures, and facilitate community-to-community meetings.
