UK Borderscapes: Sites of Enforcement and Resistance

This book explores the concept of borderscapes, which views borders as sites of multiple tensions between hegemonic, non-hegemonic, and counter-hegemonic imaginaries and practices, and provides a multifocal overview of the UK border, including the different human and material actors that form it, the spaces and practices they shape, and the imaginaries and counter-imaginaries that emerge from their conflictual encounters.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 212 pages
Publication date: 04 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The evolving and conflicting landscape is a complex tapestry of diverse elements, each with its own unique story and perspective. To unravel this intricate puzzle, this book employs the concept of "borderscapes," which views borders as sites of multiple tensions between hegemonic, non-hegemonic, and counter-hegemonic imaginaries and practices. This lens provides a comprehensive framework for contributors to explore the multifaceted nature of the UK border, encompassing the diverse human and material actors that shape it, the spaces and practices they create, and the imaginaries and counter-imaginaries that emerge from their conflictual encounters.

Contributions from researchers across a range of disciplines, including migration and border studies, refugee studies, human geography, criminology, sociology, and anthropology, are brought together in this book. It offers a rich and multifaceted perspective on the UK border, shedding light on its complex dynamics and the myriad ways in which it shapes and is shaped by the people and communities that inhabit it.

Through its exploration of borderscapes, this book aims to provide a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between power, identity, and space, and how these forces shape the experiences of individuals and communities on both sides of the border. It challenges traditional narratives and offers new insights into the ways in which borders are constructed, contested, and reimagined in the contemporary world.

Whether you are a scholar, student, or simply interested in the dynamics of migration and border politics, this book will provide you with valuable insights and perspectives. It is a testament to the power of interdisciplinary research and the importance of understanding the complex and multifaceted nature of the world we live in.

Weight: 380g
Dimension: 156 x 235 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032395500