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Border Nation|Leah Cowan

Border Nation : A Story of Migration

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Overview

Borders are not just meaningless geographical lines. They have an impact on all of our lives, whether it's the fallout from Brexit or the inhumanity of a detention center. In Border Nation, Leah Cowan shows how borders are violent, oppressive, and must be resisted. Looking back, we learn of the elitist, colonial and patriarchal origins of borders, explore the vital history of anti-racist, anti-border organizing and hear stories from people who have crossed partitions. Debunking myths around migration, Leah Cowan unpacks the 'hostile environment' and reveals how healthcare crises, terrorism, unemployment and housing shortages are often manipulated by politicians and the media to vilify migrants. As borders grow, migrants are policed and immigration controls are tightened, this book transforms our understanding of borders, migration and our fight for belonging.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780745341071
  • ISBN-10: 0745341071
  • Publisher: Pluto Press (UK)
  • Publish Date: March 2021
  • Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.3 pounds
  • Page Count: 144

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