Borderlines and Borderlands: Political Oddities at the Edge of the Nation-State
This book presents a convincing argument that forecasts of a borderless world are, at best, naïve. Reinforced by fascinating little-known facts and a conscious commitment to historical background, this impressive collection of insightful, carefully edited case studies hangs together nicely as a lively, up-to-date exploration of boundary issues in both the developed and the developing worlds. It’s also a good read for anyone curious about the world. (Mark Monmonier, Syracuse University)The forces of globalization may be challenging the traditional prerogatives of the territorial state, but this volume clearly shows that we are a long way from a postterritorial world. Through a fascinating set of case studies—ranging from the prominent to the obscure—the book offers compelling evidence that interstate boundary conflicts are persistent, important features of the international scene. (Alexander B. Murphy, University of Oregon)A great book. I'm going to highly recommend it as a supplementary reading. (Joseph L. Warner, Florida State College, Jacksonville)