Explore the profound anthropological roots of societal boundaries and transformations in this insightful political anthropology. Spanning millennia, from ancient civilizations to modern migration, Agnes Horvath’s work provides a crucial long-term perspective on the practice of ‘walling’. Discover how these structures shape human experience and create liminal spaces, with compelling examples including a transformative voluntary experience in a Calcutta hospice. Essential for scholars of sociology, anthropology, and political theory, this book offers a unique lens on human history and socio-political dynamics.