Borders: A Very Short Introduction

by Alexander C. Diener and Joshua Hagen

Book Overview

Compelling and accessible, this Very Short Introduction challenges the perception of borders as passive lines on a map, revealing them instead to be integral forces in the economic, social, political, and environmental processes that shape our lives. Highlighting the historical development and continued relevance of borders, Alexander Diener and Joshua Hagen offer a powerful counterpoint to the idea of an imminent borderless world, underscoring the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199731500
• ISBN13: 9780199731503
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 4.3" x 6.7"