Submission guidelines
The series will cover a broad range of topics that reflect the complex and multifaceted nature of borders and their intersections with criminalisation practices. The series will include works that critically examine global migration policies and their societal implications, shedding light on the legal and institutional frameworks that shape the regulation and enforcement of borders.
Books in the series will address the criminalisation of migration and asylum seekers, exploring how policies and practices disproportionately target vulnerable populations. They will delve into the role of law enforcement, surveillance technologies, and militarisation in the governance of borders, critically assessing their impacts on human rights and social justice.
The series will also feature narratives of resistance and solidarity at borders, highlighting the efforts of communities and advocacy groups in challenging exclusionary practices. It will include studies on the socio-political and economic dimensions of border enforcement, investigating how these factors contribute to global inequalities and shape the lived experiences of individuals and communities.
Furthermore, the series will prioritise cross-disciplinary approaches, bringing together insights from criminology, sociology, geography, law, and other fields to provide a comprehensive understanding of borders and their societal impacts. Creative methodologies and co-produced research will be central, ensuring that the voices and experiences of those directly affected by border policies are foregrounded in the analysis.
Potential book projects might include detailed case studies of specific border regions, comparative analyses of border enforcement practices, or explorations of the intersection between border policies and global issues such as climate change and displacement. Through these varied contributions, the series aims to advance critical scholarship and inspire transformative action in the realm of border criminology.
To submit a proposal to the series please contact the series editors or Emerald Commissioning Editor directly:
Andriani Fili, University of Oxford; [email protected]; Anthea Vogl, University of Technology Sydney; [email protected]
Katy Mathers, Senior Commissioning Editor, Emerald Publishing; [email protected]
Calls for submissions
Borders have become sites of contestation, marked by the criminalisation of migration, heightened surveillance, and enforcement practices that often infringe on human rights. Emerald Borders, Criminalisation and Society Series explores the intersections of borders, criminalization practices, and societal impacts.
Aims and scope
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Published in partnership with Border Criminologies, an international network of researchers, practitioners, and those who have experienced border control housed within Oxford Faculty of Law Centre for Criminology.
An interdisciplinary and inclusive space, the series examines how laws, policies, and practices shape, regulate, and contest borders and the people affected by them. By fostering co-production and employing creative methodologies, the series highlights diverse voices, including those of marginalised communities. The series seeks to challenge dominant narratives and contribute to meaningful discourse on border criminology and related disciplines.
The series has four distinct aims:
- To provide a platform for innovative and interdisciplinary scholarship on borders and criminalisation.
- To amplify marginalised voices and lived experiences in the context of border policies and practices.
- To foster critical engagement with contemporary issues surrounding migration, surveillance, and social justice.
- To promote co-production of knowledge by bridging academic and non-academic perspectives.
This title is aligned with our fairer society goal
We are passionate about working with researchers globally to deliver a fairer, more inclusive society. This perhaps has never been more important than in today’s divided world.
