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1 online resource (137 pages) : illustrations, maps |
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Very short introduction ; 328 |
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Very short introductions ; 328.
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"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 impact borders have on a range of issues, such as economic development, inter- and intra-state conflict, global terrorism, migration, nationalism, international law, environmental sustainability, and natural resource management. Diener and Hagen demonstrate how and why borders have been, are currently, and will undoubtedly remain hot topics across the social sciences and in the global headlines for years to come. This compact volume will appeal to a broad, interdisciplinary audience of scholars and students, including geographers, political scientists, anthropologists, sociologists, historians, international relations and law experts, as well as lay readers interested in understanding current events"--Provided by publisher. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Contents |
A very bordered world -- Borders and territory in the ancient world -- The modern state system -- The practice of bordering -- Border crossers and border crossings -- Cross-border institutions and systems. |
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Boundaries.
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Borderlands.
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Boundary disputes.
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Human territoriality -- Political aspects.
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Human geography.
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Political anthropology.
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International relations.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Essays.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government -- General.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government -- National.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Reference.
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Borderlands. (OCoLC)fst01723579
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Boundaries. (OCoLC)fst00837076
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Boundary disputes. (OCoLC)fst00837091
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Human geography. (OCoLC)fst00963107
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International relations. (OCoLC)fst00977053
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Political anthropology. (OCoLC)fst01069203
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Grensgebieden. (NL-LeOCL)078525527
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Grenzen. (NL-LeOCL)078525594
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| Added Author |
Hagen, Joshua, 1974-
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Diener, Alexander C. Borders. New York : Oxford University Press, ©2012 9780199731503 (DLC) 2011052918 (OCoLC)772711859 |
| ISBN |
9780199978663 (electronic bk.) |
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0199978662 (electronic bk.) |
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9780199912650 (electronic bk.) |
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0199912653 (electronic bk.) |
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