Sortiermaschinen - Die Neuerfindung der Grenze im 21. Jahrhundert

In the modern era, borders are no longer just lines on a map or physical barriers separating nations—they have transformed into sophisticated sorting machines that determine who gains access and who is excluded. Steffen Mau’s examination of contemporary border regimes unpacks how technological, bureaucratic, and algorithmic systems are reshaping the concept of borders in the 21st century, moving far beyond traditional notions of state sovereignty and simple geographic demarcation. By exploring the mechanics, rationales, and consequences of these new sorting mechanisms, the book reveals a world where mobility is increasingly governed by data, credentials, and risk assessments rather...