Submission guidelines

The series will cover a broad range of topics that reflect the complex and multifaceted nature of borders and their intersections with criminalisation practices. The series will include works that critically examine global migration policies and their societal implications, shedding light on the legal and institutional frameworks that shape the regulation and enforcement of borders.

Books in the series will address the criminalisation of migration and asylum seekers, exploring how policies and practices disproportionately target vulnerable populations. They will delve into the role of law enforcement, surveillance technologies, and militarisation in the governance of borders, critically assessing their impacts on human rights and social justice. 

The series will also feature narratives of resistance and solidarity at borders, highlighting the efforts of communities and advocacy groups in challenging exclusionary practices. It will include studies on the socio-political and economic dimensions of border enforcement, investigating how these factors contribute to global inequalities and shape the lived experiences of individuals and communities. 

Furthermore, the series will prioritise cross-disciplinary approaches, bringing together insights from criminology, sociology, geography, law, and other fields to provide a comprehensive understanding of borders and their societal impacts. Creative methodologies and co-produced research will be central, ensuring that the voices and experiences of those directly affected by border policies are foregrounded in the analysis. 

Potential book projects might include detailed case studies of specific border regions, comparative analyses of border enforcement practices, or explorations of the intersection between border policies and global issues such as climate change and displacement. Through these varied contributions, the series aims to advance critical scholarship and inspire transformative action in the realm of border criminology.

To submit a proposal to the series please contact the series editors or Emerald Commissioning Editor directly: 
 

Andriani Fili, University of Oxford; [email protected]; Anthea Vogl, University of Technology Sydney; [email protected]   
Katy Mathers, Senior Commissioning Editor, Emerald Publishing; [email protected]  

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Submission guidelines

Research in Urban Sociology is open to receiving volume proposals from prospective Guest Editors or monograph authors.

*NEW* Now accepting proposals for both edited collections and authored short and long-form monographs.

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If interested, please reach out to the series editor:

Ray Hutchison
University of Wisconsin Green Bay USA
[email protected]