Jones, Reece
Violent Borders
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784784744
- author:
- Jones, Reece
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Verso Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 129 mm X 198 mm
- Genre:
- 19.56 x 12.7 x 1.78 centimetres, Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Emigration & Immigration,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Violent Borders: Refugees and the Right to Move by Reece Jones The world's borders are a source of violence, not just for the migrants who try to cross them, but for the poor and vulnerable populations they are designed to contain. In this thought-provoking analysis, Reece Jones argues that the West's efforts to control migration have had devastating consequences, including the deaths of thousands of people in the past decade. Jones explores the complex web of factors that drive migration, from climate change and environmental degradation to global inequality and the pursuit of wealth. He examines the billions of dollars spent on border security projects and the dire consequences for millions of people who are restricted from accessing resources and opportunities. By tracing the migrant trails across the world, Jones sheds light on the intricate relationships between borders, poverty, and the environment. Through his research, Jones reveals a stark reality: the world is increasingly focused on limiting the free movement of people, while the wealthy continue to travel without constraint, exploiting cheap labor and lax regulations. This book is a powerful call to rethink our assumptions about borders and migration, and to consider the human cost of our policies.
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