A brief discussion of the development of a symposium assessing the interdisciplinary status of Borderland studies is provided. Also included is a general discussion of the problem involved in defining Borderland studies. This journal is available from Editor, Social Science Journal, Social Science Building, Colorado State University, Fort Collins,…

This article outlines geographic contributions to Borderlands studies in terms of 1) their general, regional and topical contributions; 2) specific studies and institutions dealing directly with the border; and 3) an evaluation of current research and a reference to future needs. For journal availability see SO 504 297. (Author/DE)

Research contributions to Borderlands studies in the areas of anthropology, sociology, comparative studies, community studies and economic development, archaeology and aboriginal cultures, contemporary southwestern minorities, and population and demographic studies are reviewed. For journal availability see SO 504 297. (DE)

Since there is little political science research on the Borderlands, this article focuses on future areas of research. For journal availability, see SO 504 297. (DE)

Identification of subject matter, an assessment of past economic research, and future topics are discussed. Topics most frequently researched include Borderlands industrialization, commercial trade, and Mexican national labor participation in United States cities. For journal availability see SO 504 297. (Author/DE)