Description
International borders are among the most significant political inventions of modern times. The borders between national states are not just important to the peoples and governments who face each other across the borderline - any international border can become a regional hotspot of global concern. But aside from the significant role borders play in national and international affairs, borders are also places and spaces where people live, work, raise families, and build businesses.
Written for students across disciplines, Borders, Boundaries, Frontiers introduces readers to the study of borders and border cultures. Thomas M. Wilson examines both historical foundations and current developments in the field, with an emphasis on anthropological contributions. Ultimately, Borders, Boundaries, Frontiers encourages students to explore the role anthropology plays in the understanding of contemporary borders.
About the Author
Thomas M. Wilson is a professor of anthropology at Binghamton University, State University of New York, and has a continuing appointment as a visiting professor in the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics in Queens University, Belfast, Northern Ireland, where he was a co-founder of the Centre for International Borders Research.
Book Information
ISBN 9781487524326
Author Thomas M. Wilson
Format Paperback
Page Count 166
Imprint University of Toronto Press
Publisher University of Toronto Press
Weight(grams) 220g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 13mm
