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Book SynopsisA compelling account of U.S. immigration and border enforcement told through the journey of one man who perished in California''s Imperial Valley while trying to reunite with his wife and child in Los Angeles. At a time when Republicans and Democrats alike embrace increasingly militaristic border enforcement policies under the guise of security, and local governments around the country are taking matters into their own hands, Dying to Live offers a timely confrontation to such prescriptions and puts a human face on the rapidly growing crisis. Moreover, it provides a valuable perspective on the historical geography of U.S./Mexico relations, and immigration and boundary enforcement, illustrating its profound impact on people''s lives and deaths. In the end, the author offers a provocative, human-rights-based vision of what must be done to stop the fatalities and injustices endured by migrants and their loved ones.
Praise for Dying To Live:
Trade Review
(A Not-So-Distant Horror: Mass Violence in East Timor) "[A] powerful and moving reminder of the horrors visited on East Timor."--The Economist "[A]n unlikely combination of the sort of in-depth analysis expected of a dissertation and the sensationalism of a true-crime story."--Foreign Affairs " A magnificent memorial to the people of East Timor and a damning indictment of international powers, like the United States" --Amy Goodman "[A] remarkable book..." --Noam Chomsky
