New Borders and Old Barriers in Spatial Development

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Examines the disappearance or diminishing of national borders throughout the world in the past few years and the new barriers that are being erected to inhibit the free passage of people, products, and ideas. The 16 papers consider such aspects as spatial barriers and culture differences in Europe, regional barriers in Russia, the US-Mexican border, and a variety of industries and networks in Europe, including roads, railroads, airlines, and telecommunications. Distributed in the US by Ashgate. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)