Boundaries and Place: European Borderlands in Geographical Context

Boundaries and Place: European Borderlands in Geographical Context
ISBN-10
0847698831
ISBN-13
9780847698837
Category
History / Europe / General
Pages
286
Language
English
Published
2002
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Authors
David H. Kaplan, Jouni Häkli

Description

Examining contemporary cultural and political changes in Europe as they are reflected in the region's borderlands, this in-depth analysis combines the classical heritage of boundary studies with a profound understanding of the social construction of borders. The book employs a rich variety of perspectives on globalization, the rise of national and ethnic identities, contemporary European integration, and the enlargement of the EU. The contributors pay particular attention to the role of geographical scale, identity, history, and social and economic contexts in the dynamic evolution of European borderlands. Throughout, the book explores how borderlands are experienced by ordinary people and employed by institutional actors in charge of cross-border cooperation. Visit our website for sample chapters!

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