Virtually all countries in the world are affected by the scourge
of human trafficking, either as a source, transit, or destination
country, or combination thereof. While countries have long focused
on international trafficking, internal movement and exploitation
within countries may be even more prevalent than trans-border
trafficking. Patterns of trafficking vary across countries and
regions and are in a constant state of flux. Countries have long
focused on trafficking solely for the purpose of sexual
exploitation, yet exploitation in agriculture, construction,
fishing, manufacturing, and the domestic and food service
industries are prevalent in many countries. Here, Aronowitz takes a
global perspective in examining the nefarious underworld of human
trafficking, revealing the nature and extent of the harm caused by
this hideous criminal practice.
Virtually all countries in the world are affected by the scourge
of human trafficking, either as a source, transit, or destination
country, or combination thereof. While countries have long focused
on international trafficking, internal movement and exploitation
within countries may be even more prevalent than trans-border
trafficking. Patterns of trafficking vary across countries and
regions and are in a constant state of flux. Countries have long
focused on trafficking solely for the purpose of sexual
exploitation, yet exploitation in agriculture, construction,
fishing, manufacturing, and the domestic and food service
industries are prevalent in many countries. Here, Aronowitz takes a
global perspective in examining the nefarious underworld of human
trafficking, revealing the nature and extent of the harm caused by
this hideous criminal practice.
Taking a victims-oriented approach, this book examines the
criminals and criminal organizations that traffic and exploit their
victims. The author also focuses on the different groups of victims
as well as the various forms of and markets for trafficking, many
of which have been overlooked due to an emphasis on sex
trafficking. She also explores less frequently discussed forms of
trafficking - in organs, child soldiers, mail-order brides, and
adoption, as well as the use of Internet in trafficking. Drawing on
her own field experiences in various parts of the world, the author
offers real-life context throughout the book through descriptions
of a number of cases with which she was involved or learned about
in her travels. Together with insightful analysis, these stories
uncover the true nature of human trafficking and illustrate the
extent of its reach and harm.
General
Imprint: |
Praeger Publishers Inc
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Global Crime and Justice |
Release date: |
March 2009 |
First published: |
March 2009 |
Authors: |
Alexis A. Aronowitz
|
Dimensions: |
242 x 162 x 30mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
285 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-275-99481-5 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
General
|
LSN: |
0-275-99481-3 |
Barcode: |
9780275994815 |
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