Delve into the compelling exploration of migration with this stunning new book by Nick Gill. This insightful study, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2016, investigates the complex dynamics behind societal indifference towards migrants facing dire situations. With 240 pages of thought-provoking analysis, Gill employs original empirical research from several Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funded projects, providing readers an exclusive look into the institutionalized processes affecting immigration decision-making. This book challenges the prevailing notion that border controls are necessary or beneficial, urging readers to consider the broader implications of policy and human compassion. Drawing on the theories of renowned social thinkers such as Max Weber, Zygmunt Bauman, Emmanuel Levinas, and Georg Simmel, this work is essential for anyone looking to understand the socio-political landscape of migration today. Perfect for scholars, activists, and anyone interested in human rights, 'Nothing Personal?' promises to enrich your understanding of contemporary migration issues. Remember, shipping is free for this item! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery, and note that once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Get your copy today and join the conversation on the urgent realities faced by migrants worldwide.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781444367058
Year: 2016
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 240


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In this groundbreaking new study, Nick Gill provides a conceptually innovative account of the ways in which indifference to the desperation and hardship faced by thousands of migrants fleeing persecution and exploitation comes about.


Features original, unpublished empirical material from four Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funded projects

Challenges the consensus that border controls are necessary or desirable in contemporary society

Demonstrates how immigration decision makers are immersed in a suffocating web of institutionalized processes that greatly hinder their objectivity and limit their access to alternative perspectives

Theoretically informed throughout, drawing on the work of a range of social theorists, including Max Weber, Zygmunt Bauman, Emmanuel Levinas, and Georg Simmel