COMD 4381 Chapter : Introduction
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10/1/2012 3:18:00 pm: explain the historical and cultural linkages that define the cultural, economic, and political boundaries of this complex region. Examine the role primary commodities and tourism play in the. Discuss the relationships between the caribbean and the rest of the western hemisphere (especially latin america and the united. Examine the everyday realities of the caribbean people. Caribbean islands, belize (c. a. ) and the guianas (s. a. : defining characteristic caribbean sea, us became dominant force, high pop. Densities: agriculture activity= sugar, offshore banking and tourism became popular. Marine resources: fish, green turtle, lobster, crab, important to the livelihood, the japanese built a fishing complex for the people of antigua and. Greater antilles the big 4: hispaniola, p. r. , cuba, jamaica. Caribbean islands, belize (central america) and the guianas (guyana, Contributes to cultural diversity, limited or dependent economic opportunity, and transnationalism. Few govt. buildings and houses reestablished in nw corner. Environmental issues: costal pollution, tropical forest destroyed.
