Death of Asylum

In "Death of Asylum," author Alison Mountz delves into the troubling global network of remote detention centers employed by nations in the Global North to confine migrants escaping violence and poverty. Published by the University of Minnesota Press in 2020, this compelling work spans 304 pages and offers a critical examination of the harsh realities faced by those seeking refuge. Mountz argues that the inhumane practices surrounding these detention centers threaten to extinguish the ethical ideal of asylum altogether. This thought-provoking book is essential reading for anyone interested in human rights, migration issues, and the ethical implications of state policies. Explore the urgent and timely insights of Alison Mountz as she sheds light on a pressing global crisis.