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Why is British Columbia unique within Canada? What forces have made the landscape so rugged and climate so varied? Why did non-Natives come to the area and what impact has their presence had on First Nations? What prompted so many Asian immigrants to arrive in the province and then leave for other parts of the country? How have the rich resources of the land been exploited and managed historically and today? This new edition of Geography of British Columbia discusses these and many other aspects of this distinctive province.
Brett McGillivray focuses first on the combination of physical processes that produced a spectacular variety of mountains, lakes, fjords, forests, and minerals, explaining how the land was shaped and what hazards can remake it. A concise examination of BC historical geography follows, covering First Nations ways of life, colonization, Asian immigration, and the bitter history of institutionalized racism.
The text also contains a detailed description of the economic geography of the province, with chapters on forestry, the fishery, metal mining, energy supply and demand, agriculture, water, and tourism. It addresses contemporary issues of urbanization, economic development, and resource management.
Fully updated statistics, graphs, and maps inform this comprehensive exploration of the development of British Columbia. Geography of British Columbia is an essential part of the library for teachers, students, and scholars.
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| Quantity: | No item(s) available |
| Weight: | 0.86 kg |
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CDN$ 95.00 (US$ 92.45) |
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| ISBN-10: | 0774812532 |
| ISBN-13/EAN: | 9780774812535 |
| Author: | Brett McGillivray |
| Publisher: | UBC Press
Vancouver |
| Publication Date: | 2005 |
| Pages: | 296 pp |
| Size/Dimensions: | 10 1/4 x 8 1/4 |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
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