The Canadian North: Issues and Challenges - Softcover

Bone, Robert M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 019901941X ISBN 13: 9780199019410

Publisher: OUP Canada, 2016

Synopsis

Now in its fifth edition, The Canadian North continues to balance in-depth coverage of the history and geography of the North with current debates on the issues and challenges shaping the region today. Using a straightforward, accessible approach, Robert Bone traces the profound social, cultural, environmental, economic, and political changes occurring in northern Canada―including the effects of resource extraction, the impacts of climate change, and the advancements being made by the Aboriginal peoples who call this region home. Updated throughout to reflect recent developments, this insightful exploration of the Canadian North will help students fully appreciate the many challenges―as well as the potential opportunities―facing this fascinating region and its peoples.

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Review:

"This book provides a strong foundation for undergraduate students with interest in the Canadian North. It is the best text currently on the market." --Patricia Fitzpatrick, University of Winnipeg "The Canadian North provides an excellent and current overview of the major challenges facing northern communities." --Andrew S. Medeiros, Wilfrid Laurier University

About the Author:

Robert M. Bone, Professor Emeritus, University of Saskatchewan

About this edition

• Publisher: OUP Canada
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 019901941X
• ISBN 13: 9780199019410
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 336