Bordering Intimacy

Bordering Intimacy by Joe Turner delves into the intricate relationship between borders and the concept of family. Published by Manchester University Press in 2022, this thought-provoking paperback spans 312 pages and examines how borders are employed to regulate familial ties and, conversely, how the notion of family is utilized to legitimize and normalize state borders. Turner argues that the dynamics of family and borders were pivotal in shaping European colonialism and imperialism, and these themes persist in contemporary society, influencing the racialization and dispossession of individuals. This insightful work is essential for anyone interested in understanding the intersections of identity, state power, and social structures in our globalized world.