Bibliograph

Modern slavery, a beginner's guide, Kevin Bales, Zoe Trodd, Alex Kent Williamson

Type

Label

Modern slavery, a beginner's guide, Kevin Bales, Zoe Trodd, Alex Kent Williamson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmapsportraits

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Modern slavery

Medium

electronic resource eBook

Nature of contents

standards specifications

Responsibility statement

Kevin Bales, Zoe Trodd, Alex Kent Williamson

Series statement

Oneworld beginners guides

Sub title

a beginner's guide

Summary

There are 27 million slaves alive - more than at any point in history. This number is also greater than the total population stolen from Africa during four centuries of the transatlantic slave trade. This book blends the research with first-hand accounts from the slaves to reveal the truth behind one of the worst humanitarian crises facing us

Table Of Contents

Perpetual chains : slavery throughout history and today -- By yet another name : definitions and forms of modern slavery -- A money-making system : modern slavery and the global economy -- Their own sufferings : modern slavery for women and girls -- Of one blood : racial, ethnic, and religious aspects of modern slavery -- Subjugated soldiers, terrorized terrain : armed conflict and environmental destruction as factors in modern slavery -- The suffering of multitudes : modern slavery's health risks and consequences -- To effect its abolition : ending slavery in our lifetimes

Target audience

adult

Contributor

Creator