Routledge - The Rebordering of North America Book

Explore the complex dynamics of North American borders in this academic study by Routledge. The U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders represent the two busiest land crossings on the planet, serving as vital links for global trade. As Canada and the United States remain each other's largest trading partners, and Mexico stands as America's second largest trading partner, the movement of goods and people is essential to regional stability. This book examines the significant shifts in policy and security following the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. It analyzes how these events led to a dramatic tightening of border controls and changed the discourse regarding cross-border flows. As the first book to explore the implications of September 11th on these specific regional boundaries, it provides necessary context for understanding the tension between economic integration and security-driven exclusion in a modern landscape.