Border Nation: A Story of Migration

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Migration, movement and borders are hot topics, generating debate, headlines and clickbait galore. However, borders aren't just lines on a map – they shape lives, communities, and nations. 'A compelling and digestible resource which lays out the oppressive nature of Britain’s borders' – The Face magazine 'A must-read manifesto for border abolition' – gal-dem 'Powerful' – Nikesh Shukla, 'The Good Immigrant' In this urgent and accessible book, author and former Politics Editor for the award-winning gal-dem, Leah Cowan powerfully argues that borders are not natural or neutral – they are tools of oppression, rooted in colonial histories and often driven by profit. From harsh deportations to the rise of racist violence in post-Brexit Britain, Leah Cowan uncovers the real impact of border policies and challenges the myths used to justify them. Not only a critical look at the origins of modern border systems, Border Nation also offers discussion on: • The brutal realities of immigration detention and deportation • How the media fuels xenophobia and reinforces harmful stereotypes • The corporate profiteers – like G4S – cashing in on border enforcement • Stories of resistance and solidarity – from migrant-led campaigns to protests in detention centres In a world where borders are tightening, resistance grows stronger, making Border Nation a compelling call to imagine and fight for a world where movement is not a privilege, but a right. Border Nation is part of the Outspoken by Pluto series. Platforming younger, underrepresented voices; intervening in important political issues; revealing powerful histories and giving voice to our experiences; Outspoken by Pluto is a book series unlike any other. Unravelling debates on sex ed and masculinity, feminism and class, and work and borders, this series has the answers to the questions you’re asking. These are books that dissent. `