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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 306.362090511
EAN num: 9780061206719
ISBN number: 0061206717
Label: HarperOne
Manufacturer: HarperOne
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 320
Printing Date: February 01, 2007
Publishing house: HarperOne
Release Date: February 06, 2007
Sale Popularity Level: 17664
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Award-winning journalist David Batstone reveals the story of a new generation of 21st century abolitionists and their heroic campaign to put an end to human bondage. In his accessible and inspiring book, Batstone carefully weaves the narratives of activists and those in bondage in a way that not only raises awareness of the modern-day slave trade, but also serves as a call to action.
With 2007 bringing the 200th anniversary of the climax of the 19th century abolitionist movement, the world pays tribute to great visionary figures such as William Wilberforce of the United Kingdom and American Frederick Douglass for their remarkable strides toward framing slavery as a moral issue that people of good conscience could not tolerate. This anniversary serves not only as a commemorative date for battles won against slavery, but also as a reminder that slavery and bondage still persist in the 21st century. An estimated 27 million people around the globe suffer in situations of forced labor and commercial sexual exploitation from which they cannot free themselves. Trafficking in people has become increasingly transnational in scope and highly lucrative. After illegal drug sales and arms trafficking, human trafficking is yesterday the third most profitable criminal activity in the world, generating $31 billion annually. As many as half of all those trafficked worldwide for sex and domestic slavery are children under 18 years of age.
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David Batstone presents a deep look at human trafficking and slavery. We seemed to think that the U.S. Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement actually fixed the problem. However, these ancient practices of our wonderful human nature have not gone away. They are even stronger than ever. There are more than 27 million people who are entrapped within this system. The Romans had nothing in comparison. As the book is read, it may be realized that many of the "Asian" porn-stars are in this industry as a result of what has occurred to them while growing. That is not an excuse for their continual involvement, but does give some insight as to why or how they got involved. Further, with all the people that we pass by each day, how many of them are truly free within the so-called land of the free? It is also striking that the majority of those bringing true freedom to all of the victims are Christian peoples and groups. Maybe, George W. Bush's plan for Faith based groups isn't too bad. Heck, Obama endorses it! Anyway, this book is a great read and gives deep insight into how we as humans really live.
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This work leaves one feeling enraged at officials and corrupt governments no matter where they are located. To know that the United States is a prime market for human slaves is appalling. The author lays the facts out clearly, his examples are extraordinary and the reader is given as complete a picture of the horrors faced by women, girls, and boys.
"Not for Sale" is a book I plan to use in the classroom to emphasize the horrors that await children/people in all walks of life, but most especially the poor and vulnerable.
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Interestingly written and bringing the problem of human trafficking and all its related issues to light. Educational reading for sure. I was shocked to read about restaurant labor in this country being trafficked, as one example. It just read too much like a fictional novel at some times. If you look to learn about this problem in an entertaining and easy way I can recommend this book. If you look for more indepth facts and figures leave it alone.
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I've only read three books on the subject of modern day slavery and human trafficking, but this is by far the best. It covers varying types of bondage, with just enough detail to grasp the horror of it, but combined with hopeful stories of everyday men and women making a difference - small and large.
I highly recommend this as the right mix of statistics and stories. This is one I can suggest to those who are just learning about modern day slavery - it's not overwhelming or cynical.
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I work with refugees and orphans from around the globe and find this book to be the most realistic and informative of it's kind. Selling people, mostly women and children is a harsh reality around the world. This book is informative and a must read to help wake up our world and start taking action. Very informative, emotional and well written.
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