Aufsatz(elektronisch)1949

On Boundaries

In: World politics: a quarterly journal of international relations, Band 1, Heft 2, S. 196-222

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Abstract

In judging a boundary from a geographer's point of view many physical as well as human aspects come under consideration. Stress has shifted from one aspect of the problem to another according to the particular bias of the times.At the time of the Paris peace conferences, geographers shared the general opinion that the linguistic factor should receive the greatest consideration in determining boundaries between national states. Language was regarded as the best criterion for drawing boundaries which would recognize what was called at that date "the right of self-determination." It was a new factor in diplomatic negotiations. Shift of emphasis from physical features to cultural characteristics as bases for boundary lines reflected the popular swing toward self-determination.

Sprachen

Englisch

Verlag

Project MUSE

ISSN: 1086-3338

DOI

10.2307/2008843

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