The geography of Manitoba : its land and its people / edited by John Welsted, John Everitt, Christoph Stadel.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Welsted, John E., editor.

Everitt, John C., editor.

Stadel, Christoph, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Manitoba--Geography.

Manitoba.

Manitoba--History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (353 p.)

Place of Publication:

[Winnipeg, Manitoba] : The University of Manitoba Press, 1996.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Manitoba is more than one of Canada's three prairie provinces. Encompassing 649,950 square kilometres, its territory ranges from Canadian Shield to grassland, parkland, and subarctic tundra. Its physical geography has been shaped by ice-age glaciers, while its human geography reflects the influences of its various inhabitants, from the First Nations who began arriving over 9,000 years ago, to its most recent immigrants. This fascinating range of geographical elements has given Manitoba a distinct identity and makes it a unique area for study. Geography of Manitoba is the first comprehensive guide to all aspects of the human and physical geography of this unique province. Representing the work of 47 scholars, and illustrated with over 200 maps, diagrams, and photographs, it is divided into four main sections, covering the major areas of the province's geography: Physical Background; People and Settlements; Resources and Industry; and Recreation.As well as studying historical developments, the contributors to Geography of Manitoba analyse recent political and economic events in the province, including the effect of federal and provincial elections and international trade agreements. They also comment on future prospects for the province, considering areas as diverse as resource management and climatic trends.

Contents:

Front Matter

Contents

Case Studies

Figures

Tables

Foreword

Preface

Manitoba: Geographical Identity of a Prairie Province

The Physical Background

Geology and Landforms of Manitoba

The Climate of Manitoba

Manitoba's Ecoclimatic Regions

People and Settlements

Late Prehistoric and Protohistoric Settlement and Subsistence in Southern Manitoba

The Historical Development of the Cultural Landscape of Manitoba to 1870

Settlement: The Making of a Landscape

Population of Manitoba: Patterns and Trends

Aboriginal Settlement in Manitoba

Winnipeg: Heartbeat of the Province

The Non-Metropolitan Settlements of Southern Manitoba

Northern Living and Resource Towns

Electoral Behaviour in Manitoba: The Convergence of Geography and Politics

Resources and Industry

The Development of the Grain Trade in Manitoba

Agriculture in Manitoba

Mining and Extractive Industries in Manitoba

Manitoba's Manufacturing Sector

Manitoba's Water Resources

Recreation

Recreation and Tourism in Manitoba

"Tough To Make It": The History of Professional Team Sports in Manitoba

Outlook

Contributors

Index

Abbreviations

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9786613091222

9781283091220

1283091224

9780887553752

0887553753

OCLC:

226375090