Global Borderlands - (Culture and Economic Life) by Victoria Reyes (Paperback)

Global Borderlands is a thought-provoking book that delves into the complexities of globalization, power dynamics, and cultural identity in the Philippines' Subic Bay, a former US military base turned freeport zone.

Through an innovative ethnographic approach, Victoria Reyes sheds light on the everyday experiences of people living and working in this unique space, where multiple meanings and interpretations collide. The book offers a fresh perspective on globalization studies by examining how foreign-controlled, semi-autonomous zones like Subic Bay shape the broader economic and political landscape.

Reyes challenges the notion of colonialism as a historical backdrop, revealing its continued presence in our modern world. With engaging ethnographic descriptions and theoretical insights, Global Borderlands is an essential read for scholars and students across various fields, including sociology, anthropology, history, and legal studies.

The book provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex interactions between globalization, power, and identity in these global borderlands, making it a valuable contribution to the field.