The Land of Open Graves: Living and Dying on the Migrant Trail (Volume 36) (California Series in Public Anthropology)
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Book Synopsis: In this gripping and provocative “ethnography of death,” anthropologist and MacArthur "Genius" Fellow Jason De León sheds light on one of the most pressing political issues of our time—the human consequences of US immigration and border policy. The Land of Open Graves reveals the suffering and deaths that occur daily in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona as thousands of undocumented migrants attempt to cross the border from Mexico into the United States. Drawing on the four major fields of anthropology, De León uses an innovative combination of ethnography, archaeology, linguistics, and forensic science to produce a scathing critique of “Prevention through Deterrence,” the federal border enforcement policy that encourages migrants to cross in areas characterized by extreme environmental conditions and high risk of death. For two decades, systematic violence has failed to deter border crossers while successfully turning the rugged terrain of southern Arizona into a killing field. Featuring stark photography by Michael Wells, this book examines the weaponization of natural terrain as a border wall: first-person stories from survivors underscore this fundamental threat to human rights, and the very lives, of non-citizens as they are subjected to the most insidious and intangible form of American policing as institutional violence. In harrowing detail, De León chronicles the journeys of people who have made dozens of attempts to cross the border and uncovers the stories of the objects and bodies left behind in the desert. The Land of Open Graves will spark debate and controversy.
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Are you ready to delve into a gripping and eye-opening journey? Look no further than "The Land of Open Graves: Living and Dying on the Migrant Trail." Anthropologist and MacArthur "Genius" Fellow Jason De León brings to light the harsh realities faced by undocumented migrants attempting to cross the border from Mexico into the United States. With a combination of ethnography, archaeology, linguistics, and forensic science, De León paints a vivid picture of the suffering and deaths that occur in the treacherous Sonoran Desert. This book is a scathing critique of the border enforcement policy and serves as a wake-up call to the consequences of US immigration policies.
Prepare to be moved by the stunning photography by Michael Wells, which reveals the weaponized natural terrain that acts as a border wall. The first-hand stories from survivors emphasize the grave threat that these individuals face and the erosion of their human rights. Through De León's meticulous research, you will witness the impact of the institutional violence that non-citizens endure daily.
As you immerse yourself in the harrowing details of individuals making multiple attempts to cross the border, you will uncover the stories of the objects and bodies left behind in the desert. "The Land of Open Graves" is a thought-provoking and controversial book that will ignite debates and shed light on the pressing political issue of US immigration and border policy.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to educate yourself and broaden your understanding of the human consequences of immigration. Take a step towards enlightenment and order "The Land of Open Graves: Living and Dying on the Migrant Trail" today.
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