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This book critically explores the complexities of intra-Schengen border control and migration dynamics within Europe. It provides a comprehensive analysis of how various actors, including border officials and state apparatuses, interact in managing mobility and enforcing controls. The theoretical foundation draws on Foucaultâs concept of the dispositif, examining how borders are enforced through a combination of legal frameworks, discourses, and on-the-ground practices.

The book emphasizes the importance of discretion in border control, arguing that it plays a pivotal role in shaping decisions at both the organizational and street levels. It delves into the experiences of Dutch border control officers and the wider European context, offering a comparative analysis of Poland and Germany's intra-Schengen borderlands. By drawing on real-world case studies, it showcases the tensions between security and mobility, and how migration is managed through both visible and covert policin

The Mobility Control Apparatus

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    A Paperback by Maartje Van Der Woude

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis
      Published 3/25/2025
      ISBN-13 9781032117843
      978-1032117843
      ISBN-10 1032117842
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      Law Social law and Medical law

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This book critically explores the complexities of intra-Schengen border control and migration dynamics within Europe. It provides a comprehensive analysis of how various actors, including border officials and state apparatuses, interact in managing mobility and enforcing controls. The theoretical foundation draws on Foucaultâs concept of the dispositif, examining how borders are enforced through a combination of legal frameworks, discourses, and on-the-ground practices.

      The book emphasizes the importance of discretion in border control, arguing that it plays a pivotal role in shaping decisions at both the organizational and street levels. It delves into the experiences of Dutch border control officers and the wider European context, offering a comparative analysis of Poland and Germany's intra-Schengen borderlands. By drawing on real-world case studies, it showcases the tensions between security and mobility, and how migration is managed through both visible and covert policin

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