The definitive introduction to the regional geography of Canada This extensively revised and updated edition is the most thorough and relevant introduction to Canadian regional geography available. Identifying and exploring Canada's six regions-Atlantic Canada, Québec, Ontario, Western Canada, British Columbia, and the Territorial North-author Robert Bone guides students through the basic physical, historical, cultural, social, and economic features of each region, nurturing an appreciation of this country's amazing diversity.
Figures Tables Boxes Preface Important Features of This Edition 1. Regions of Canada Chapter Overview Introduction Canada's Geographic Regions Faultlines within Canada The Core/Periphery Theory and Beyond Canada's Place in the World Summary Challenge Questions Essay Questions 2. Canada's Physical Base Chapter Overview Introduction Physical Geography across Canada The Nature of Landforms Physiographic Regions Geographic Location Climate Climate Change and Global Warming Major Drainage Basins Canada and Pollution Summary Challenge Questions Essay Questions 3. Canada's Historical Geography Chapter Overview Introduction The First People The Second People The Third People The Territorial Evolution of Canada Faultlines in Canada's Early Years The Indigenous Faultline Quebec's Place in Confederation Summary Challenge Questions Essay Questions 4. Canada's Human Face Chapter Overview Introduction Canada's Population Immigration and Population Increase Urban Population Canada's Aging Population Indigenous Population Canada's Changing Culture Summary Challenge Questions Essay Questions 5. Canada's Economic Face Chapter Overview Introduction Canada's Traditional Economies: Resources and Manufacturing Canada's Future Economic Face The National Policy and the Birth of an Industrial Core Globalization and the Stages of Economic Growth Model The Super Cycle Theory Canada's Economy Trade Agreements Manufacturing: Alive or Dead? The Wave of the Future: The Knowledge-Based Economy Regional Economies Summary Challenge Questions Essay Questions 6. Ontario Chapter Overview Introduction Ontario within Canada Ontario's Physical Geography Environmental Challenges Ontario's Historical Geography Ontario Today Technological Spearheads Ontario's Original Economic Anchor: The Automobile Industry Ontario's Core Ontario's Hinterland: Northern Ontario Indigenous Communities in Northern Ontario Summary Challenge Questions Essay Questions 7. Quebec Chapter Overview Introduction Quebec within Canada Quebec's Culture, Identity, and Language Quebec's Physical Geography Quebec's Historical Geography The Quiet Revolution Quebec Today Technological Spearheads Quebec's Economic Anchor: Hydro-Quebec Quebec's Core Quebec's Northern Hinterland Summary Challenge Questions Essay Questions 8. Western Canada Chapter Overview Introduction Western Canada within Canada Western Canada's Population Western Canada's Physical Geography Climate Change and the Oil Sands Climate Change and Agriculture Western Canada's Historical Geography Western Canada Today Technological Spearheads Western Canada's Economic Anchor: Agriculture Western Canada's Resource Base Western Canada's Urban Core Summary Challenge Questions Essay Questions 9. British Columbia Chapter Overview Introduction British Columbia within Canada British Columbia's Population British Columbia's Physical Geography Challenges for the BC Coastal Landscape British Columbia's Historical Geography British Columbia Today Technological Spearheads British Columbia's Fading Economic Anchor: Forestry Mining, Energy, and Fisheries British Columbia's Urban Core Summary Challenge Questions Essay Questions 10. Atlantic Canada Chapter Overview Introduction Atlantic Canada within Canada An Ongoing Demographic Problem? Atlantic Canada's Physical Geography Environmental Challenges/Disasters Atlantic Canada's Historical Geography Atlantic Canada Today Technological Spearheads The 20-for-20 Agreement Atlantic Canada's Traditional Economic Anchor: The Fishing Industry Atlantic Canada's Resource Wealth Atlantic Canada's Population Summary Challenge Questions Essay Questions 11. The Territorial North Chapter Overview Introduction The Territorial North within Canada and the World Physical Geography of the Territorial North Environmental Challenge: Climate Change Historical Geography of the Territorial North The Territorial North Today Economic Spearheads Frontier Development in the Territorial North Megaprojects Summary Challenge Questions Essay Questions 12. Canada: A Country of Regions within a Global Economy Introduction Regional Character and Structure Urban Canada and the Advanced Economy Canada's Faultlines The Future Challenge Questions Essay Questions Glossary Websites Notes Bibliography Index
Robert M. Bone is a professor emeritus of geography at the University of Saskatchewan and author of The Canadian North: Issues and Challenges (seventh edition, 2018).
