Slavery Today

by Ronnie D. Lankford

Overview

Can religion play a role in abolishing slavery today? Has economic development caused slavery, or conversely, can it help to defeat slavery? How pervasive is human trafficking in the United States, and in the world? This informative anthology asks tough questions about slavery today. Readers are presented with a diverse set of opinions and perspectives on the topic.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737744415
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	10/07/2009
Series:	At Issue Series: Social Issues
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

About the Author

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Table of Contents

Introduction 7

1 Slavery in the United States Is a Serious Problem Janet Gilmore 11

2 Slavery is a Serious International Problem E. Benjamin Skinner 16

3 Important Facts About Slavery Today Carolyn Nye 22

4 Slavery is Different Today Versus Yesterday Cassandra Clifford 26

5 Human Trafficking Assumes Many Forms: Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons 34

6 Sex Slavery is Practiced in the United States Catherine Edwards 41

7 Human Trafficking in the United States is Difficult to Document Cathy Young 47

8 Enormity of Slavery Problem Overwhelms Aid Workers Scott Carrier 51

9 Economic Development Can End Slavery Sam Saverance 61

10 Economic Development Causes Slavery Justin Guay 66

11 Slave Labor Exists in the United States' Agricultural Industry Elias Lawless 73

12 Prison Labor is State-Funded Slavery Chris Levister 79

13 Reparations for Slavery No Longer Has Public Support Walter Olson 84

14 Reparations for Past Injustices is an Ethical Issue Donald W. Shriver 89

15 Slavery Must Be Abolished Again Mark P. Lagon 93

16 Religion Can Play a Role in Abolishing Slavery Today Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick 110

Organizations to Contact 116

Bibliography 124

Index 128

Editorial Reviews

Review: Slavery Today "...this text keeps arguments even-tempered, information straightforward, and details unsensationalized."—Booklist

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