Open Borders
In Defense of Free Movement
By Andrew Burridge, Charles Heller, Christine Leuenberger, Elisabeth Vallet, Jacqueline Stevens, Jenna M. Loyd, Joseph Nevins, Lorenzo Pezanni, Maurice Stierl, Meryem Lakhdar, Michael Huemer, Nandita Sharma, Natasha King, No Borders Morocco, Peter Manci | Publisher: University of Georgia Press
About the book
Border control continues to be a highly contested and politically charged subject around the world. This collection of essays challenges reactionary nationalism by making the positive case for the benefits of free movement for countries on both ends of the exchange. Open Borders counters the knee-jerk reaction to build walls and close borders by arguing that there is not a moral, legal, philosophical, or economic case for limiting the movement of human beings at borders. The volume brings together essays by theorists in anthropology, geography, international relations, and other fields who argue for open borders with writings by activists who are working to make safe passage a reality on the ground. It puts forward a clear, concise, and convincing case for a world without movement restrictions at borders.
The essays in the first part of the volume make a theoretical case for free movement by analyzing philosophical, legal, and moral arguments for opening borders. In doing so, they articulate a sustained critique of the dominant idea that states should favor the rights of their own citizens over the rights of all human beings. The second part sketches out the current situation in the European Union, in states that have erected border walls, in states that have adopted a policy of inclusion such as Germany and Uganda, and elsewhere in the world to demonstrate the consequences of the current regime of movement restrictions at borders. The third part creates a dialogue between theorists and activists, examining the work of Calais Migrant Solidarity, No Borders Morocco, activists in sanctuary cities, and others who contest border restrictions on the ground.
Editions of Open Borders
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780820354279
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780820354262
- EBook
- ISBN 9780820354286
Read an Excerpt
Border control continues to be a highly contested and politically charged subject around the world. This collection of essays challenges reactionary nationalism by making the positive case for the benefits of free movement for countries on both ends of the exchange. Open Borders counters the knee-jerk reaction to build walls and close borders by arguing that there is not a moral, legal, philosophical, or economic case for limiting the movement of human beings at borders. The volume brings together essays by theorists in anthropology, geography, international relations, and other fields who argue for open borders with writings by activists who are working to make safe passage a reality on the ground. It puts forward a clear, concise, and convincing case for a world without movement restrictions at borders.
The essays in the first part of the volume make a theoretical case for free movement by analyzing philosophical, legal, and moral arguments for opening borders. In doing so, they articulate a sustained critique of the dominant idea that states should favor the rights of their own citizens over the rights of all human beings. The second part sketches out the current situation in the European Union, in states that have erected border walls, in states that have adopted a policy of inclusion such as Germany and Uganda, and elsewhere in the world to demonstrate the consequences of the current regime of movement restrictions at borders. The third part creates a dialogue between theorists and activists, examining the work of Calais Migrant Solidarity, No Borders Morocco, activists in sanctuary cities, and others who contest border restrictions on the ground.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Open Borders about?
Border control continues to be a highly contested and politically charged subject around the world. This collection of essays challenges reactionary nationalism by making the positive case for the benefits of free movement for countries on both ends of the exchange. Open Borders counters the knee-jerk reaction to build walls and close borders by arguing that there is not a moral, legal, philosophical, or economic case for limiting the movement of human beings at borders. The volume brings together essays by theorists in anthropology, geography, international relations, and other fields who argue for open borders with writings by activists who are working to make safe passage a reality on the ground. It puts forward a clear, concise, and convincing case for a world without movement restrictions at borders.
The essays in the first part of the volume make a theoretical case for free movement by analyzing philosophical, legal, and moral arguments for opening borders. In doing so, they articulate a sustained critique of the dominant idea that states should favor the rights of their own citizens over the rights of all human beings. The second part sketches out the current situation in the European Union, in states that have erected border walls, in states that have adopted a policy of inclusion such as Germany and Uganda, and elsewhere in the world to demonstrate the consequences of the current regime of movement restrictions at borders. The third part creates a dialogue between theorists and activists, examining the work of Calais Migrant Solidarity, No Borders Morocco, activists in sanctuary cities, and others who contest border restrictions on the ground.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Open Borders?
Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government > Central / national / federal government > Central / national / federal government policies
Where can I read a sample of Open Borders?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780820354279
How long is Open Borders and how many pages does it have?
Open Borders has 296 page(s)
Is Open Borders part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Geographies of Justice and Social Transformation Ser.
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Open Borders?
Andrew Burridge, Charles Heller, Christine Leuenberger, Elisabeth Vallet, Jacqueline Stevens, Jenna M. Loyd, Joseph Nevins, Lorenzo Pezanni, Maurice Stierl, Meryem Lakhdar, Michael Huemer, Nandita Sharma, Natasha King, No Borders Morocco, Peter Manci
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Open Borders is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780820354279) and paperback(ISBN 9780820354262) and ebook(ISBN 9780820354286)
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