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George Lovell focuses much of his research on the survival of the indigenous peoples of Latin America. In this interview, he talks about the value of cultural geography, his research in Guatemala, and the role of field work in research.
Part I accompanies Chapter 1: "Geography Matters"; Part II accompanies Chapter 4: "Nature, Society, and Technology" - Knox/Marston/Nash, Human Geography: Places and Regions in Global Context, Third Canadian Edition
Norma Rantisi researches "place-based" determinants of innovation and the creativity of cultural industries in Canada. Alan Nash talks with her about her training in geography and her thoughts about the role of cultural industries in cities.
Accompanies Chapter 7: "The Geography of Economic Development" - Knox/Marston/Nash, Human Geography: Places and Regions in Global Context, Third Canadian Edition
Carlos Teixeira's main research interests are in the field of urban social geography, particularly the creation of ethnic neighbourhoods in Canadian cities and suburbs. Here he talks about how ethnic groups shape cities and suburbs, as well as the divide between "pure" and "applied" research.
Accompanies Chapter 10: "Urbanization" - Knox/Marston/Nash, Human Geography: Places and Regions in Global Context, Third Canadian Edition
The director of the Climate Change Programme at Pollution Probe, Quentin Chiotti directs initiatives and provides scientific advice on climate change and environmental health policy issues. Alan Nash talks with him about his career path and the potential impact of climate change in Canada over the next 40 years
Accompanies Chapter 12: "Future Geographies" - Knox/Marston/Nash, Human Geography: Places and Regions in Global Context, Third Canadian Edition
This video records the experiences of doctors who have emigrated from South Africa to Canada, and asks whether such a "brain drain" is ethical. Proponents for and against speak about the central issues.
Accompanies Chapter 3: "Geographies of Population" - Knox/Marston/Nash, Human Geography: Places and Regions in Global Context, Third Canadian Edition
"It's been said the first sign a language is dying is when children stop using it on the playground." With these words, the narrator begins this video case study, an investigation into the decline of Inuktitut, and an exploration of the ways in which it could be revived.
Accompanies Chapter 5: "Mapping Cultural Identities" - Knox/Marston/Nash, Human Geography: Places and Regions in Global Context, Third Canadian Edition
Where does our food come from?" asks CBC Marketplace host Wendy Mesley in this investigation into the origins of some foods sold in a large Canadian supermarket chain. We may think that we are buying food prepared in this country when we see labels that tell us it is produced in Canada, but as this program tell us, we might not be.
Accompanies Chapter 8: "Agriculture and Food Production" - Knox/Marston/Nash, Human Geography: Places and Regions in Global Context, Third Canadian Edition
This video examines the severe drought of 2001-2002 as it affected prairie farmers in Palliser's Triangle, as well as the difficulties that need to be overcome if a similar drought occurs again in this region. It concludes by pointing out that future demands on water will not only come from farming, but also from the area's growing urban population.
Accompanies Chapter 11: "City Spaces: Urban Structure" - Knox/Marston/Nash, Human Geography: Places and Regions in Global Context, Third Canadian Edition
