As Borders Bend

Focusing on the intricate dynamics of de-bordering and re-bordering, this book provides a comparative analysis of seven transborder subregions along the western Pacific Rim, alongside an in-depth study of the U.S.-Mexico border and various European regions. Xiangming Chen synthesizes diverse processes of economic growth, social change, and urban development in the evolving transnational landscapes shaped by these fluid and changing borders, highlighting the complexities of modern border interactions.