Borders represent an intriguing paradox as globalization continues to leap barriers at a vigorous pace, yet the political boundaries separating peoples remain pervasive and problematic. The first text to explore global borders, this reader brings together key essays on border societies, politics, and economies to explore this complex dynamic. With its careful selection of accessible essays, this text will allow professors in a variety of courses to easily globalize their classroom. The readings have been carefully selected to appeal to undergraduates, offering theoretical concepts for…mehr
Borders represent an intriguing paradox as globalization continues to leap barriers at a vigorous pace, yet the political boundaries separating peoples remain pervasive and problematic. The first text to explore global borders, this reader brings together key essays on border societies, politics, and economies to explore this complex dynamic. With its careful selection of accessible essays, this text will allow professors in a variety of courses to easily globalize their classroom. The readings have been carefully selected to appeal to undergraduates, offering theoretical concepts for understanding the overarching context of globalization as well as focusing on the experiences of specific peoples and communities.
Paul Ganster is professor of history and director of the Institute for Regional Studies at San Diego State University. David E. Lorey was director of the U.S.DLatin American Relations Program at the Hewlett Foundation from 1997 to 2003.
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Part 1 Borders as Barriers Chapter 2 Hadrian's Wall Chapter 3 The Great Wall of China Chapter 4 The Berlin Wall Part 5 Borders, Migrants, and Refugees Chapter 6 Sahuayo, Mexico, and Its U.S. Colonies Chapter 7 Migration from Lesotho, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe to South Africa Part 8 Borders and Partitioned Groups Chapter 9 West African Boundary Making Chapter 10 The Jívaro People between Peru and Ecuador Chapter 11 Boundaries as Social Practice and Discourse: The Finnish-Russian Border Part 12 Borders, Perceptions, and Culture Chapter 13 The Attitudes of Youth toward the Other Side: The Finnish-Swedish and Finnish-Russian Borders Chapter 14 Meaning and Significance of the Canadian-American Border Chapter 15 Northern Ireland Chapter 16 The Fault Line between Israelis and Palestinians Part 17 Borders and the Environment Chapter 18 Environment, Development, and Security in Border Regions: Perspectives from Europe and North America Chapter 19 Disaster on the Danube Chapter 20 Border Regions and Transborder Conservation in Central America Part 21 Borders, Goods, and Services Chapter 22 The U.S.-Mexican Border as Locator of Innovation and Vice Chapter 23 Cross-Border Shopping: Canada and the United States Part 24 Maritime and Space Borders Chapter 25 Maritime Agreements and Oil Exploration in the Gulf of Thailand Chapter 26 New Borders: The Sea and Outer Space
Part 1 Borders as Barriers Chapter 2 Hadrian's Wall Chapter 3 The Great Wall of China Chapter 4 The Berlin Wall Part 5 Borders, Migrants, and Refugees Chapter 6 Sahuayo, Mexico, and Its U.S. Colonies Chapter 7 Migration from Lesotho, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe to South Africa Part 8 Borders and Partitioned Groups Chapter 9 West African Boundary Making Chapter 10 The Jívaro People between Peru and Ecuador Chapter 11 Boundaries as Social Practice and Discourse: The Finnish-Russian Border Part 12 Borders, Perceptions, and Culture Chapter 13 The Attitudes of Youth toward the Other Side: The Finnish-Swedish and Finnish-Russian Borders Chapter 14 Meaning and Significance of the Canadian-American Border Chapter 15 Northern Ireland Chapter 16 The Fault Line between Israelis and Palestinians Part 17 Borders and the Environment Chapter 18 Environment, Development, and Security in Border Regions: Perspectives from Europe and North America Chapter 19 Disaster on the Danube Chapter 20 Border Regions and Transborder Conservation in Central America Part 21 Borders, Goods, and Services Chapter 22 The U.S.-Mexican Border as Locator of Innovation and Vice Chapter 23 Cross-Border Shopping: Canada and the United States Part 24 Maritime and Space Borders Chapter 25 Maritime Agreements and Oil Exploration in the Gulf of Thailand Chapter 26 New Borders: The Sea and Outer Space
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