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The nature and configuration of borders, and the relationship
between state borders and societies, have changed. In the 21st
century, internationalism, transnationalism, and super-diversity
have further provoked complexities and anxieties. It seems that as
border and migration regimes undergo dramatic transformations,
their public profile increases. This book revisits borders,
bordering practices, and meanings, with a particular focus on the
United Kingdom as a case study. Bastian A. Vollmer examines not
only the theoretical and historical dimensions of borders but also
various empirical data, including extensive text corpora and dozens
of in-depth interviews. Expanding on the concept of vernacular
security-that is, an everyday understanding of security-he argues
that the existential value of borders is not merely physical, but
extends into the order and future construction of states and
societies. This book demonstrates decisively that the concept of
the border has not left the centre stage of philosophy, political
theory, and political sociology, but has instead emerged as a focal
point for multidisciplinary engagements. It further demonstrates
how attention to a vernacular perspective can inform those
engagements, yielding vital insights. As such, it should appeal to
students and scholars across disciplines interested in the
contemporary development and relevance of borders and their
discursive cultures.
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