The Canadian North

Issues and Challenges

Fifth Edition

Robert M. Bone

Balanced approach. Combines both the history and geography of the Canadian North with current debates, offering students an even-handed treatment of the region's unique issues and challenges.
Comprehensive. The only text of its kind to provide the scope and detail necessary to understand the political, geographical, social, and economic forces that have shaped - and continue to shape - Arctic Canada.
Authoritative. Written by an esteemed expert in the field, this market-leading text has successfully introduced students to the geography of Northern Canada for over two decades.
Accessible. A jargon-free, straightforward writing style makes the text highly readable and engaging for students.
Thought-provoking vignettes examine a wide variety of crucial concepts—from culture clash to corporate responsibility to marine sovereignty—to encourage critical thinking and spark classroom discussion.
Student-friendly learning tools—including Challenge questions at the end of each chapter, lists of references and selected readings, and an expanded glossary of key terms—help students develop a deeper understanding of the many complex issues affecting the Canadian North.

The Canadian North

Issues and Challenges

Fifth Edition

Robert M. Bone

Description

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.

The Canadian North

Issues and Challenges

Fifth Edition

Robert M. Bone

List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Vignettes
Preface
1:Northern Perceptions
2:The Physical Base
3:The Historical Background
4:Population Size and Its Geographical Expression
5:Resource Development, Megaprojects, and Northern Benefits
6:Environmental Impact of Resource Projects
7:Aboriginal Economy and Society
8:Geopolitics, Climate Warming, and the Arctic Ocean
9:Looking to the Future
Appendix I: The Method of Calculating Nordicity
Appendix II: Population by Northern Census Divisions
Appendix III: Demographic Tables (NEW)
Appendix IV: Aboriginal Population by Census Divisions (NEW)
Glossary
Index