In an era marked by rising securitarian policies and contested
human mobility, Borders, Migrations, and Human Rights offers a rigorous and interdisciplinary examination of the complex relationship between state sovereignty, migration, and
fundamental rights. Edited by Maurizio Ambrosini, Marilisa
D’Amico, and Emilia Perassi, this volume brings together leading scholars to analyze the resurgence of border enforcement as a central political priority, often at the expense of international legal obligations and human dignity.
Drawing from sociology, law, history, psychology, and literary
studies, the book interrogates the evolving functions of borders—not only as physical demarcations but as sites of legal,
political, and social contestation. Contributors explore topics such as the securitization of migration, the constitutional
rights of migrants, EU border policies, the criminalization of
solidarity, and the narratives of border-crossing in literature
and cultural discourse. Through this multi-faceted lens, the
volume reveals how contemporary border practices reshape
democratic societies, challenge human rights principles, and
expose the persistent tensions between national security and
universal justice.
A product of the CRC “Migrations and Human Rights” initiative at the University of Milan, this book is essential reading for
scholars, policymakers, and advocates engaged in the urgent
debates on migration governance and human rights in the
21st century.