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 |
| Keywords | CC Literature Key Ideas and Details; Craft and Structure; expository nonfiction; table of contents; chapters; timeline; references; |
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| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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
“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
“Authoritative and passionate...a horrifying account of contemporary slavery across the globe...for readers who want to get involved...” —Booklist
“...the authors work hard to bring the issues to life for their readers.” —Canadian Literature