New Slavery: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)

"...it is certainly a thorough and detailed work of reference. Kevin Bales is a sociologist whose work has brought slavery in the modern world to public attention ... this work would be hard to match for anyone researching the subject of slavery in the modern world." - The School Librarian "The text is clear and the writing is concise, interesting, and understandable to the average middle school reader. Considering the comprehensive bibliographies and Web directories, this recommended reference would be a fine starting point for any researcher." - VOYA "Recommended for undergraduate collections." - Choice "While this volume is well suited to reference use, it deserves a place in circulating collections as well." - School Library Journal "...useful in both academic and public libraries." - American Reference Books Annual

A comparison of slavery in modern and ancient times, exploring root causes, remedies, and social implications, and including a list of organizations that exist to combat it. * Biographical sketches of modern abolitionists, many of whom risk their lives fighting the slave trade, and testimony from real life slaves.