Border disputes are a common source of political instability and military
conflict around the globe, both in the present day and throughout history.
Border Disputes: A Global Encyclopedia will serve as an invaluable resource for
students studying social studies, political science, human geography, or related
subjects.
Each volume of this expansive encyclopedia begins with an accessible
introduction to the type of dispute to be discussed, identifying the conflict as
territorial (Volume 1), positional (Volume 2), or functional (Volume 3).
Following the background essay in each volume are comprehensive case study
entries on specific international conflicts, examining the disputed area, the
reasons for the dispute, and cultural, political,