Kathleen Staudt Livres

Set against the backdrop of Ciudad Juarez and El Paso, the book explores the resilience of individuals in low- and middle-income neighborhoods navigating life across an international border. Kathleen Staudt analyzes how everyday victories against local regulations can challenge or reinforce larger global economic forces. Through her political insights, she illuminates the complex dynamics of survival in a globalized economy, complemented by 14 photographs that capture the essence of these communities.

Focusing on trade, migration, and security, this analysis explores the dynamics of border people and borderlands in both the North and post-colonial South. Drawing from decades of firsthand observations, it emphasizes the role of state governance, the impact of independence duration, and the discretionary practices of border bureaucrats in shaping these regions. Staudt's work offers a nuanced understanding of how borders influence the lives and interactions of communities across different contexts.