Migrating Borders and Moving Times: Temporality and the Crossing of Borders in Europe

Migrating borders and moving times examines migrant border crossings in relation to their experiences of time and social structures, highlighting the reconfiguration of memory, personal and group time, and the renegotiation of cross-border space and temporality.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 05 April 2019
Publisher: Manchester University Press

Migrating borders and moving times examines the relationship between migrant border crossings and their daily experiences of time, connecting these to broader social and political structures. Sometimes, border crossings can be completed in a matter of moments, while others may involve hours or even days of waiting. For some individuals, the crossing can be a lifelong journey, only interrupted by death. Borders not only delineate distinct physical spaces but also shape different temporalities. This book offers a comprehensive interpretive framework and a unique approach to border crossing, focusing on the reconfiguration of memory, personal and group time that occurs as migrants renegotiate cross-border spaces and recalibrate their temporal experiences.

An electronic edition of this book is available for free under a Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-ND) licence, allowing for unrestricted access and use.

Weight: 324g
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526116420