John C. Torpey Bücher

Exploring the evolution of the passport, this book delves into its significance as a tool for regulating movement in contemporary society. It examines historical contexts, the development of passport systems, and their role in shaping national borders and identity. Through detailed analysis, the narrative reveals how passports have transformed from mere travel documents to essential instruments of state control and security, highlighting their impact on global mobility and personal freedom.

This book presents the definitive history of the passport and why it became so important for controlling movement in the modern world. It explores the history of passport laws, the parliamentary debates about those laws, and the social responses to their implementation.