Modern slavery: a reference handbook

by Villegas, Christina G.

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Title Statements

Full title :Modern slavery : a reference handbook / Christina G. Villegas.

Summary

"Modern Slavery provides a thorough treatment of the evolving scope, nature, and contexts of modern slavery and a discussion of prevention and abolition efforts in an accessible format for high school and college readers. Modern Slavery: A Reference Handbook addresses essential questions about slavery in its contemporary manifestations. The book examines the growing epidemic and recent contexts of modern slavery in the United States and throughout the world, and describes in detail what caused it, whom it impacts, and what can be (and is being) done about it. It also explores the various contributing factors and how governmental and nongovernmental agencies can better engage in prevention and eradication. The volume opens with chapters providing information on contemporary slavery, followed by a discussion of the causes, consequences, and possible solutions. The next chapter includes essays from a diverse range of contributors, providing useful perspectives to round out the author's expertise. The book concludes with a collection of data and documents; an overview of important people, organizations, and resources relating to the issue; a chronology; and a glossary of key terms."--

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2020

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):ABC-Clio
Place of Publication:Santa Barbara, California
Language:eng
Publication Date:2020

The Physical Object

Description:xv, 306 pages : : illustrations ; : 24 cm.

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781440859762, 1440859760
oclc:on1145899072
LC Classification:HT867
Dewey Decimal:306.3/620905

Background and history. Introduction ; Defining modern slavery ; Key moments ; Where does slavery exist, and who is affected? ; Contributing factors ; Conclusion ; References -- Problems, controversies, and solutions. Introduction ; Quantifying and identifying victims ; Competing legal approaches to prostitution ; Enhancing criminal accountability ; Reducing slavery in supply chains ; Empowering the poor ; Rehabilitating survivors ; The role of U.S. leadership ; Combating slavery locally ; Conclusion ; References -- Perspectives. Introduction ; The slavery question in the age of moral relativism: an American perspective from the Lincoln-Douglas Debates / Joseph W. Bergee ; A single medicine for two diseases? State capacity as the bulwark against terrorism and human trafficking / Steven Childs ; Modern slavery and open borders / Kevork Kazanjian ; Child labor trafficking in the United States: a hidden form of modern slavery / Vicki Algers ; Prostitution: upholding women's rights as human rights with the equality model / Autumn Burris ; The role of the church in fighting modern slavery / Peter C. Hodgson ; Ending child sex trafficking through prevention / Carl Ralston -- Profiles. I…