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From our earliest schooldays, we are shown the world as a colorful collage of countries, each defined by their own immutable borders. What we often don't realize is that every political boundary was created by people. No political border is more natural or real than another, yet some international borders make no apparent sense at all. While focusing on some of these unusual border shapes, this fascinating book highlights the important truth that all borders, even those that appear 'normal,' are social constructions. In an era where the continued relevance of the nation state is being questioned and where transnationalism is altering the degree to which borders effectively demarcate spaces of belonging, the contributors argue that this point is vital to our understanding of the world.The unique and compelling histories of some of the world's oddest borders provide an ideal context for this group of experts to offer accessible and enlightening discussions of cultural globalization, economic integration, international migration, imperialism, postcolonialism, global terrorism, nationalism, and supranationalism. Each author's regional expertise enriches a textured account of the historical context in which these borders came into existence as well as their historical and ongoing influence on the people and states they bound.To view more maps from the David Rumsey Map Collection, visit www.davidrumsey.com.Contributions by: Eric D. Carter, Karen Culcasi, Alexander C. Diener, Joshua Hagen, Reece Jones, Robert Lloyd, Nick Megoran, Julian V. Minghi, David Newman, Robert Ostergren, and William C. Rowe.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Borderlines and Borderlands'? A: The book focuses on unusual international border shapes and explores how all borders, even those that seem 'natural,' are human creations.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Borderlines and Borderlands' is Alexander Diener.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: It covers topics such as cultural globalization, economic integration, international migration, imperialism, postcolonialism, global terrorism, nationalism, and supranationalism.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Borderlines and Borderlands' is listed as a new book.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 292 pages.
- Q: When was 'Borderlines and Borderlands' published? A: The book was published on January 16, 2010.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of 'Borderlines and Borderlands' is paperback.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic purposes, providing insightful discussions on various geopolitical issues.
- Q: Does the book provide historical context for its topics? A: Yes, it offers a textured account of the historical context in which borders were created and their ongoing influence.
- Q: Are there contributions from multiple authors in this book? A: Yes, the book features contributions from various authors, each bringing regional expertise to the discussions.