Invisible Lines: Boundaries and Belts That Define the World

Our world has numerous boundaries, from obvious ones like oceans to subtle differences in language or climate. We cross invisible lines constantly but rarely consider them.

Geographer Maxim Samson presents 30 such boundaries in this book. These include football fans in Buenos Aires, air quality in China, Paris’ banlieues, and sub-Saharan Africa’s Malaria Belt. The existence or perception of dividing lines affects people, wildlife, and places.

The book is fully illustrated with maps, revealing how we try to make the planet more liveable and legible. It’s a compelling guide to understanding our world’s consistency and messiness.