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This text provides a range of information on the cultural and natural history of Central America. Chapters discuss geological origins, differences between the surrounding oceans, the importance of natural corridors, the history of the native people and colonisers, and crucial conservation issues.

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Central America is where North and South meet, an extraordinary crossroads for animals as well as humans. The long separation and the relatively recent rise of the Isthmus of Panama (2-3 million years ago) helped make Central America what it is today - a bridge between two vast continents so different in flora, fauna, geography, evolutionary history, culture, and politics. Nine cohesive chapters are written by experts in the various fields to make a scholarly yet readable human and natural history that extends from the time of the first human inhabitants to the present. It is fascinating to see how geography continues to have extraordinary impacts not only on the land and wild species, but on the humans who live in Central America today. Each chapter is well referenced and contains numerous maps, charts and illustrations. (Kirkus UK)

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