Patrolling the Homeland: Volunteer Border Militias and the Power of Moral Assemblages

Patrolling the Homeland explores the tension surrounding the militarization of national borders through the perspective of US militia volunteers. A valuable read for anthropologists, sociologists, criminologists, and individuals with an interest in morality and ethics, militias and border studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 212 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Patrolling the Homeland delves into the complex dynamics surrounding the militarization of national borders, offering a unique perspective through the experiences of US militia volunteers. In the midst of a humanitarian crisis, where over 7,800 individuals have tragically lost their lives attempting to cross the border, US militias undertake their duties in camouflage, armed with assault rifles and night-vision goggles, to safeguard the interests of the United States. Understanding the motivations and methods of US border militias is crucial in comprehending similar movements, ideologies, and rhetoric worldwide that oppose the movement of refugees and advocate for the closure or restriction of international and regional borders.

Through extensive and immersive ethnography, Patrolling the Homeland goes beyond mere description and delves into the intricate ways in which individuals maintain their self-perception as morally upright, even in the face of contradictory evidence. This book represents a groundbreaking and innovative contribution to morality and ethics, offering a frank and critical examination of a distinctive social movement that reflects the realities of contemporary society. It is a valuable resource for anthropologists, sociologists, criminologists, and anyone with an interest in morality, ethics, militias, border studies, and policing.

Weight: 346g
Dimension: 232 x 154 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032418087