Jason De Leon
"There is no other book like Border Games, a seminal text that so succinctly and thoroughly explains the hyper-militarization and hypocrisy happening at America's southern geopolitical boundary. A must read for those who want to understand the origins of US border enforcement strategies that have led to the deaths of thousands of migrants since the 1990's."
Douglas S. Massey
Since 2000, Border Games has been an indispensable guide to understanding the ever-changing drama of circumstances along the Mexico-US border. The third edition updates our understanding through the Trump years to explain yet again why border policies that are manifestly dysfunctional and unsuccessful in achieving their stated aims continue to be pursued because they are so politically expedient to politicians on both sides of the isle, despite the rising cost in lives and treasure.
Wendy Brown
Two decades ago, Border Games exposed border fortification politics as expensive political theater. The new edition explains how punitive, cruel, costly, and duplicitous this long-running show has become. Deeply researched, eminently readable, and pragmatic, Andreas's work continues to be the best primer we have on US border politics.
Jason De León
There is no other book like Border Games, a seminal text that so succinctly and thoroughly explains the hyper-militarization and hypocrisy happening at America's southern geopolitical boundary. A must -read for those who want to understand the origins of U.S. border enforcement strategies that have led to the deaths of thousands of migrants since the 1990's.
Beth Simmons
As a seasoned scholar, observer, and border-crosser, Peter Andreas explains why border policing has intensified over the past thirty years. Americans should read this book to understand how border security—which was once nearly invisible—has come to drive national policies and perceptions in increasingly dangerous and divisive ways.
