Combining impartial analysis with reliable facts and figures, this fully revised and updated 24th edition provides up-to-date commentary on these vast North American nations.
General Survey
Essays by leading experts analyse topics of regional importance, including:
- US-Canadian integration, US foreign policy in the Arctic region, and the COVID-19 pandemic in North America.
Country Surveys
Each country is dealt with in greater detail within its own section. Country chapters include:
- a chronology of political events
- essays covering key socio-political and economic themes, including: recent political developments; foreign policy; constitution; the economy; energy policy; agriculture; trade; health and social policy
- additional essays examining timely subjects such as religion in US politics and the US Judicial system
- historical, political and economic surveys of each of the US states and Canadian provinces and territories
- statistical surveys of economic and demographic indicators
- comprehensive directory sections covering public affairs, the economy and society, which provide contact details and other useful information for the most significant institutions in the region.
Part One
GENERAL SURVEY
Essays
Directory
Diplomatic Representation of Canada and the USA Abroad
Part Two
THE USA
Introduction
The USA: A Chronology since Colonization
Presidents of the USA
Area and Population
Essays
Directory
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
THE ECONOMY
SOCIETY
The States
The States of the Union and the District of Columbia
Part Three
CANADA
Introduction
Canada: A Chronology since Colonization
Prime Ministers of Canada
Area and Population
Essays
Directory
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
THE ECONOMY
SOCIETY
The Provinces and Territories
The Provinces and Territories of the Dominion
Biography
Europa Publications’ regional publications are compiled by a team of editors and researchers, with introductory and country-specific material provided by specialists in their field.
