Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-161) and index.
Contents
Is geography destiny? -- 1. The channels of influence of geography: Latin America from an international perspective -- The diverse geographical regions of Latin America -- History -- Geography and development -- Will geography matter in the future? 2. The other side of the mountain: the influence of geography within countries -- Mexico -- Bolivia -- Colombia -- Peru -- Brazil -- 3. Policies to overcome the limitations of geography -- Regional development -- Research and technology -- Information and market signals -- Urban policies.
