Walled States, Waning Sovereignty (Zone Books)
by Wendy Brown
Walled States, Waning Sovereignty by Wendy Brown delves into the construction of border walls amid globalization. It explores how these barriers underscore the decline of traditional sovereignty, blending political theory with analysis of contemporary security practices. The book reveals the symbolic and practical roles of walls in reasserting state control in an interconnected world.
About This Book
In Walled States, Waning Sovereignty, Wendy Brown investigates the proliferation of walls and barriers around national borders. The book analyzes this trend within the context of globalization and shifting political powers.
Brown argues that such fortifications reveal tensions between state authority and transnational forces. They symbolize efforts to reclaim control amid perceived erosions of sovereignty.
The work draws on political theory to unpack the implications of these walled states. It considers how walls function not just physically but also symbolically in contemporary governance.
Through critical examination, the book highlights the paradoxes of security and openness in the modern era. It offers insights into the evolving nature of political boundaries and state power.
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