Publisher's Synopsis
Why is British Columbia unique within Canada? What forces have madethe landscape so rugged and climate so varied? Why did non-Natives cometo the area and what impact has their presence had on First Nations?What prompted so many Asian immigrants to arrive in the province andthen leave for other parts of the country? How have the rich resourcesof the land been exploited and managed historically and today? This newedition of Geography of British Columbia discusses these andmany other aspects of this distinctive province. Brett McGillivray focuses first on the combination of physicalprocesses that produced a spectacular variety of mountains, lakes,fjords, forests, and minerals, explaining how the land was shaped andwhat hazards can remake it. A concise examination of BC historicalgeography follows, covering First Nations ways of life, colonization,Asian immigration, and the bitter history of institutionalizedracism. The text also contains a detailed description of the economicgeography of the province, with chapters on forestry, the fishery,metal mining, energy supply and demand, agriculture, water, andtourism. It addresses contemporary issues of urbanization, economicdevelopment, and resource management. Fully updated statistics, graphs, and maps inform this comprehensiveexploration of the development of British Columbia. Geography ofBritish Columbia is an essential part of the library for teachers,students, and scholars.
