Enslavement: Past and Present

by Orlando Patterson

Slavery is one of humanity's most ancient and persistent inequities. It predates the rise of civilization, played a key role in the growth of Western and Islamic cultures and was an integral part of the emergence and global spread of capitalism. Given its historical significance, it is not surprising that the problem of slavery is still passionately debated today and that modern-day trafficking and forced servitude remain key issues of public concern.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1509561757
• ISBN13: 9781509561759
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Polity Press
• Length: 352 Pages