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Slavery In The Twentieth Century: The Evolution Of A Global Problem
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In Her New Book, Wellknown Africanist Suzanne Miers Places Modern Slavery In Its Historical Context, Tracing The Phenomenal Development Of The International Antislavery Movement Over The Last Hundred Years. She Demonstrates How The Problems Of Eradication Seem Greater And More Intractable Today Than They Had Ever Been, Showing How Slavery Has Expanded To Include Newer Forms From 1919 To 2000, Some Of Them Crueler Than The Chattel Slavery So Familiar To The Public Mind. Miers Describes The Targets Of Ongoing Antislavery Campaigns, Including Forced Labor, Forced Prostitution, Forced Marriage, The Exploitation Of Child Labor And Of Migrant And Contract Labor. She Centers Her Story On Great Britain'S Efforts To Suppress The Slave Trade Since The Late Eighteenth Century, And Draws Upon Her Extensive Work In Africa, Where Slavery Has Attracted The Greatest Humanitarian And International Attention. This Book Is A Valuable Resource For Those Interested In World History, Slavery, Race And Ethnic History, International Human Rights, And Labor In The World Economy.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Slavery in the Twentieth Century'? A: The book primarily focuses on the evolution of modern slavery, highlighting its historical context and the growth of the international anti-slavery movement over the last hundred years.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Slavery in the Twentieth Century' is Suzanne Miers, a well-known Africanist.
- Q: What are some types of modern slavery discussed in the book? A: The book discusses various forms of modern slavery, including forced labor, forced prostitution, forced marriage, and the exploitation of child labor and migrant workers.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic studies? A: Yes, this book is a valuable resource for those studying world history, slavery, race and ethnic history, international human rights, and labor in the global economy.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 496 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Slavery in the Twentieth Century' published? A: The book was published on May 28, 2003.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is in good condition.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the 496th edition.
- Q: Does the book provide insights into Britain's role in anti-slavery efforts? A: Yes, the book centers on Great Britain's efforts to suppress the slave trade since the late eighteenth century.