Association for Borderlands Studies

About This Association

The Association for Borderlands Studies (ABS) is the leading international scholarly association dedicated to the systematic study and exchange of ideas, information and analysis of international border, and the processes and communities engendered by such borders. Founded in 1976 with the original impetus for the study of the United States-Mexico borderlands, the Association has experienced a steady expansion and transformation in recent years. Currently, the ABS membership encompasses scholars, experts, and professionals in universities, international organizations, citizen associations, and governments in 55 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Publications

Journal of Borderlands Studies 2xYear La Frontera (newsletter) 2xYear

Conventions

ABS Annual Conference Support Grant

Specialties:

1. Publishing

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