Download or read book Borders: A Very Short Introduction written by Alexander C. Diener and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-09-27 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Borders' offers insights into the form and function of historical and contemporary political and social boundaries. The authors show how and why borders will undoubtedly remain controversial topics and at the forefront of global headlines for years to come.