<ul> <li> The only edited volume to date to focus specifically on forced sea migrations and their memorializations.</li> <li> Covers a wide international (geographic) berth in terms of case studies and therefore has international appeal.</li> <li> An excellent example of engaged social sciences regarding current and past migrations by boat.</li> <li> Considers a wide range of perspectives from those of policy-makers to &ldquo;smugglers&rdquo; and from members of host countries to refugees undertaking these dangerous journeys.</li></ul>