Freedom of the Border

Freedom of the BorderExplore the profound insights in this compelling book about the nature and purpose of borders. Amidst escalating migration flows and the thunderous refugee crisis, Paul Scheffer offers a thought provoking narrative that challenges conventional beliefs. He poses essential questions about our responsibilities towards the movement of people and the moral implications of borders. Instead of viewing borders as hindrances to freedom, Scheffer articulates a

Explore the profound insights in this compelling book about the nature and purpose of borders. Amidst escalating migration flows and the thunderous refugee crisis, Paul Scheffer offers a thought-provoking narrative that challenges conventional beliefs. He poses essential questions about our responsibilities towards the movement of people and the moral implications of borders. Instead of viewing borders as hindrances to freedom, Scheffer articulates a compelling case for their necessity. He asserts that borders are essential for ensuring democracy and redistributive justice within a society. This 256-page book, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2021, is a timely examination of how open societies can maintain their integrity while navigating the complexities of external borders. Ideal for those intrigued by social justice, human rights, and international relations, this book invites readers to rethink the foundational issues related to freedom of movement and territorial access. Gain a deeper understanding of why freedom and borders are intimately linked and how this relationship impacts our collective future. Note: Shipping for this item is free, allowing you to explore these critical ideas without additional cost. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509540914
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 256


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There are few issues more contentious today than the nature and purpose of borders. Migration flows and the refugee crisis have propelled the issue of borders into the centre of political debate and revealed our moral unease more clearly than ever. Who are we to deny others access to our territory? Is not freedom of movement a basic human right, one that should be defended above all others?


In this book Paul Scheffer takes a different view. Rather than thinking of borders as obstacles to freedom, he argues that borders make freedom possible. Democracy and redistributive justice are only possible with the regulation of access to territories and rights. When liberals ignore an open society™s need for borders, people with authoritarian inclinations will begin to erect them. In the context of Europe, the project of removing internal borders can therefore only be successful if Europe accepts responsibility for its external border.


This timely and important book challenges conventional ways of thinking and will be of interest to everyone concerned with the great social and political issues of our time.