The African Dimension in Latin American Society explores the historical and cultural impact of African populations in Latin America. Franklin W. Knight examines how African traditions, social structures, and forced migration through slavery shaped the development of Latin American societies. The book analyzes themes of racial identity, cultural survival, and the socio-economic conditions that i…
Disposable People exposes the disturbing reality of modern-day slavery within the global economy. Kevin Bales documents how millions of people worldwide are trapped in forced labor, debt bondage, sex trafficking, and other forms of exploitation. Through case studies and investigative research, Bales demonstrates how contemporary slavery persists through economic pressures, corruption, and globa…
Facing up to the Past offers a heavily revised English-language version of Het verleden ander ogen. To enhance global under- standing, most contributions from outside the sphere of the Netherlands have been maintained, while most of choose centering on the Netherlands and its former colonies have been replaced by new contributions particularly from Africa. Written by eminent scholars and opinio…
Slavery is illegal throughout the world, yet more than twenty-seven million people are still trapped in one of history's oldest social institutions. Kevin Bales's disturbing story of slavery today reaches from brick kilns in Pakistan and brothels in Thailand to the offices of multinational corporations. His investigation of conditions in Mauritania, Brazil, Thailand, Pakistan, and India reveals…