Permeable Borders
History, Theory, Policy, and Practice in the United States
Paul Otto editor Susanne Berthier-Foglar editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Berghahn Books
Published:9th Apr '20
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If the frontier, in all its boundless possibility, was a central organizing metaphor for much of U.S. history, today it is arguably the border that best encapsulates the American experience, as xenophobia, economic inequality, and resurgent nationalism continue to fuel conditions of division and limitation. This boldly interdisciplinary volume explores the ways that historical and contemporary actors in the U.S. have crossed such borders—whether national, cultural, ethnic, racial, or conceptual. Together, these essays suggest new ways to understand borders while encouraging connection and exchange, even as social and political forces continue to try to draw lines around and between people.
“From borders south to north, east to west, and from concrete walls to more fluid and ephemeral ideas and expressions, these thoughtful and carefully researched chapters encompass a wide range of bordered communities that offer fascinating stories and analyses. This is a timely collection that challenges increasing national and global efforts to close off national borders and limit transnational interactions, despite the forced migrations and economic exchanges propelled by global capitalism and wars.”• Laurie Mercier, Washington State University Vancouver
“This insightful and well-structured volume will be a welcome resource for both scholars and students working on issues related to borders and nationalism.”• John Emory Dean, Texas A&M International University
ISBN: 9781789204421
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240 pages