New Slavery - A Reference Handbook (Hardcover, 2nd edition)

A shocking account of how slavery continues to afflict millions around the world today—from children in the carpet trade in Asia, to immigrants forced into prostitution in Europe, to domestic workers in the United States and other Western countries. New Slavery: A Reference Handbook is as scholarly as it is shocking—a gripping account of modern slavery, from Pakistan to Paris, Nepal to New York. From bonded laborers in India and prostitutes in Thailand to illegal domestic workers in Kuwait, Tokyo, and London, this book surveys the grim and violent world of contemporary forced labor, human trafficking, and slavery. More commonly associated with the horrors of 19th-century cotton plantations or Nazi concentration camps, slave labor remains alive and well. Despite antislavery laws in almost every country, slavery today is booming— fueled by poverty, war, organized crime, and globalization. This book is both a serious study and an essential guide for policy makers, human rights lawyers, labor activists, and all those concerned with the ongoing fight against this timeless evil.

General

Imprint:	ABC-CLIO Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Contemporary World Issues
Release date:	July 2005
First published:	July 2005
Authors:	Kevin Bales
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	296
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-85109-815-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > General Books > History > General Promotions
LSN:	1-85109-815-1
Barcode:	9781851098156

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