Frontiers
Territory and State Formation in the Modern World
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 5. September 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-0-7456-2008-4 (ISBN)
Description
The purpose and location of frontiers affect all human societies in the contemporary world - this book offers an introduction to them and the issues they raise.
Reviews / Votes
"Maps excellently portray different types of boundaries and transgressions ... Anderson has excellently illustrated the cartographic realities which add so much meaning to simple demarcating lines." Political Studies "Lucid survey ... Anderson has surveyed the major issues to do with state frontiers in the modern world. The book provides an excellent introduction to various special interests in frontiers." DemocratizationMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
395 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7456-2008-4 (9780745620084)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Person
Malcolm Anderson is Professor of Politics and Director of International Social Sciences Institute, at the University of Edinburgh.
Content
List of Maps. Introduction.
1. The International Frontier in Historical and Theoretical Perspective.
2. Self-Determination, Secession and Autonomy: European Cases of Boundary-Drawing.
3. Themes in African and Asian Frontier Disputes.
4. Boundaries within States: Size, Democracy and Service Provision.
5. Frontiers and Migration.
6. Uninhabited Zones and International Cooperation.
Conclusion: The European Union and the Future of Frontiers.
Notes.
Bibliography.
Index.
1. The International Frontier in Historical and Theoretical Perspective.
2. Self-Determination, Secession and Autonomy: European Cases of Boundary-Drawing.
3. Themes in African and Asian Frontier Disputes.
4. Boundaries within States: Size, Democracy and Service Provision.
5. Frontiers and Migration.
6. Uninhabited Zones and International Cooperation.
Conclusion: The European Union and the Future of Frontiers.
Notes.
Bibliography.
Index.