Slavery Today

Slavery Today

Written by: Bales, Kevin
Written by: Cornell, Becky
Series edited by: Springer, Jane
ages 14 and up / grades 9 and up

An introduction to slavery in the world today, in rich and developing nations alike. Clearly and concisely written for young adult readers.

Twenty-seven million people — young and old, men and women — are locked in bondage worldwide. Slavery Today traces the products created by this inhuman system from the jungle and farm through the global markets and into our lives and homes.

Co-authored by the world's leading experts on modern slavery, it unpacks the controversies over prostitution and the buying back of slaves while setting out solutions and demonstrating how readers can get involved in the global anti-slavery movement.

"[The Groundwork Guides] are excellent books, mandatory for school libraries and the increasing body of young people prepared to take ownership of the situations and problems previous generations have left them." — Globe and Mail

 

An introduction to slavery in the world today, in rich and developing nations alike. Clearly and concisely written for young adult readers.

Twenty-seven million people — young and old, men and women — are locked in bondage worldwide. Slavery Today traces the products created by this inhuman system from the jungle and farm through the global markets and into our lives and homes.

Co-authored by the world's leading experts on modern slavery, it unpacks the controversies over prostitution and the buying back of slaves while setting out solutions and demonstrating how readers can get involved in the global anti-slavery movement.

"[The Groundwork Guides] are excellent books, mandatory for school libraries and the increasing body of young people prepared to take ownership of the situations and problems previous generations have left them." — Globe and Mail

 

Published By Groundwood Books Ltd — Aug 1, 2008
Specifications 144 pages | 5.1 in x 7.13 in
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Written By Kevin Bales is the world's leading expert on modern slavery. He is president of Free the Slaves, the US sister-organization of Anti-Slavery International, the world's oldest human rights group.
Written By Becky Cornell has published on US anti-slavery law, and is an aide in the United States Congress. She lives in Washington.
Written By
Kevin Bales is the world's leading expert on modern slavery. He is president of Free the Slaves, the US sister-organization of Anti-Slavery International, the world's oldest human rights group.
Written By
Becky Cornell has published on US anti-slavery law, and is an aide in the United States Congress. She lives in Washington.
Audience ages 14 and up / grades 9 and up
Reading Levels Lexile 1180L
Key Text Features table of contents; chapters; timeline; references; further reading

Commended, Booklist Top 10 Youth Series - Nonfiction, 2007

“Authoritative and passionate...a horrifying account of contemporary slavery across the globe...for readers who want to get involved...” —Booklist

“The book's short chapters should give readers plenty to talk about...Bales and Cornell employ clear, jargon-free language that...doesn't shy away from the seriousness and horror of modern-day slavery.” —Quill & Quire

“...the authors work hard to bring the issues to life for their readers.” —Canadian Literature