The examination of borders – what they do, how they work, or come to be – has never been without controversy. Current issues of human safety and inter/national security seem to further complicate how territorial boundaries ought to function in theory and practice.
My academic work examines the articulation of some of
these concerns, namely paradoxical intersection of
border security and border safety along the
Arizona-Mexico desert lands. Since 2001 I've been
tracking the pulse of such issues through ethnographic
fieldwork and anthropological and sociolegal analysis.
On this site, you will find some basic information
about my academic work and my whereabouts. If you have
participated in my research in any way, and have
questions about my work or methods, do not hesitate
to
contact me.
You may also find useful to take a look at my
research synopsis
and
research protocols
pages.
I am honored and grateful for the support my work has
received throughout the years. Thanks to write-up
fellowships from
Dartmouth College
and The
American Anthropological
Association
I have been to complete and defend my dissertation.
During the 2008-2009 academic year, I will be at
the
American Academy of Arts &
Sciences
as a Visiting Fellow. My basic contact information will
remain unchanged.
Thanks for visiting!
Rocío Magaña
