From Frontiers to Borders

Examines the historical origins and consequences of modern linear boundaries, in global perspective, emphasizing the role of colonialism and expertise and moving away from conventional frameworks. This book will appeal to scholars interested in the history of the modern international order, colonialism, boundaries and the politics of expertise.

Kerry Goettlich is Lecturer in International Security at the University of Reading. His research has appeared in journals including the American Political Science Review, the European Journal of International Relations, and International Political Sociology. He has received numerous awards for his work including the Mary Parker Follett Prize from the American Political Science Association, the Merze Tate Prize from the International Studies Association, and the Best Dissertation Award from the European International Studies Association.