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Science Geography

Geography of British Columbia

People and Landscapes in Transition

by (author) Brett McGillivray

Publisher
UBC Press
Initial publish date
Nov 2011
Category
Geography
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9780774842228
    Publish Date
    Nov 2011
    List Price
    $99.00
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780774807852
    Publish Date
    Apr 2000
    List Price
    $41.95
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780774807845
    Publish Date
    Apr 2000
    List Price
    $87.00

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Description

Brett McGillivray focuses first on the combination of physical processes that produced a spectacular variety of mountains, rivers, lakes, islands, fjords, forests, and minerals, explaining the forces that created the province and the natural hazards that can reshape it. A concise examination of B.C. historical geography follows, covering First Nations ways of life, colonization, Asian immigration, and the sad history of institutionalized racism. The second half of the book contains a detailed description of the economic geography of the province, with chapters on forestry, the salmon fishery, metal mining, energy supply and demand, agriculture, water, and the tourism industry. It addresses the present-day issues of urbanization, economic development, and resource management, providing a thorough background to these topics and suggesting what the future might hold. This up-to-date and comprehensive exploration of the rich historical geography and development of British Columbia will be welcomed by teachers, students, scholars, and everyone with an interest in the province.

About the author

Contributor Notes

Brett McGillivray teaches the geography of British Columbia at Capilano College, North Vancouver.