The Political Economy of New Slavery - (International Political Economy) by Kenneth A Loparo (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

This book examines the role of globalization and local factors in the increase of contemporary slavery and possible ways forward in legislation, policy-making, NGO campaigns and research. Specific proposals for improvement of international and national law as well as victim support measures are discussed and perspectives on economic development and social change are evaluated for their use in combating slavery. Reparations for slavery in the past are analyzed as a possible aid in raising awareness and increased pressure on government to take full responsibility for ending slavery.

Review Quotes

'Christien van den Anker unearths copious examples of appalling mistreatment of the vulnerable by the unscrupulous on a daily basis...there is no doubting her sincerity about raising awareness of what is going on in poorer parts of the world.' - The Guardian

'The collection is a valuable resource for students, academics, NGO workers, or anyone who wishes to gain good overall knowledge of the global human trafficking situation and forms of slaveryThe Political Economy of New Slavery is a worthy book that deserves to be read to educate the public about global slavery more effectively. ' - Perspectives

About the Author

BRIDGET ANDERSON Institute for Social and Cultural Anthropology, University of Oxford, UK AMANDA BERLAN Research Student, Institute of Social and Cultural Anthropology, University of Oxford, UK ARNE DORMAELS Academic Assistant in Criminal Law and Researcher at the Institute for International Research on Criminal Policy, University of Gent JEROEN DOOMERNIK Lecturer in Political Science and Programme Manager at the Institute for Migration and Ethnic Studies, University of Amsterdam NIGEL DOWER Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, University of Aberdeen EMMA DOWLING is currently studying for an MSc at the Centre for the Study of Global Ethics, University of Birmingham, UK VICTORIA FIRMO-FONTAN PhD Candidate in the Centre for Peace and Development Studies, University of Limerick, Republic of Ireland IVAN MANOKHA PhD student at the University of Sussex, UK BRUNO MOENS Executive Director at Payoke, Antwerp, Belgium RACHEL NIZAN spent a year working with street children in Honduras, doing both social work and research. Her main interests include children's rights, human rights, development and trade DAVID OULD Deputy Director of Anti-Slavery International NELE PRAET Case Manager at Payoke, Antwerp, Belgium. KRISHNA UPADHYAYA Bonded Labour Programme Officer at Anti-Slavery International in London GERALDINE VAN BUEREN Professor of International Human Rights Law at Queen Mary, University of London, UK