Ambivalent Humanitarianism and Migration Control

<p><em>Ambivalent Humanitarianism and Migration Control </em>explores the complex relationship between migrants and local aid organisations. These organisations have become indisputably relevant and highly regarded as allies to Northern Central American migrants trying to reach the United States. Thus this book examines the implications of humanitarian actors in migration governance and bordering practices which have serious and long-lasting effects on the lives of migrants.</p><p>Through an in-depth research in Mexico this book suggests that humanitarian organisations are ambivalent institutions because they intend to help and support individuals while reinforcing social and power inequalities. It explores the narratives roles and practices of humanitarian workers and at the same time addresses migrants’ resistance. From an interdisciplinary approach that employs critical humanitarian perspectives post/decolonial theories and criminological studies this study provides a comprehensive analysis of migration governance and migrants’ agency.</p><p>A highly informative insightful and engaging read <i>Ambivalent Humanitarianism and Migration Control </i>will appeal to students scholars and researchers in migration studies border studies sociology and critical criminology. Given its international scope it also will be of interest to academics practitioners and people in Latin America the United States the UK Europe and beyond.</p>