Forced labor: coercion and exploitation in the private economy

Presents case studies of primary research into what forced labour is and how it is linked to abusive recruitment and wage payment systems in different economic, social and cultural contexts. Covers the persistence of bonded labour in Asia, rural debt bondage in Latin America, slavery-like practices...

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Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boulder, Colo. Rienner 2009
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Summary:Presents case studies of primary research into what forced labour is and how it is linked to abusive recruitment and wage payment systems in different economic, social and cultural contexts. Covers the persistence of bonded labour in Asia, rural debt bondage in Latin America, slavery-like practices in Africa, and human trafficking to developed countries. Notes ILO's work in this area.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:XV, 227 S. graph. Darst.
ISBN:9781588266644
9781588266897

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