Slavery Today

Can religion play a role in abolishing slavery today? Has economic development caused slavery, or conversely, can it help to defeat slavery? How pervasive is human trafficking in the United States, and in the world? This informative anthology asks tough questions about slavery today. Readers are presented with a diverse set of opinions and perspectives on the topic.

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Review: Slavery TodayEach well-chosen selection raises fascinating questions about the legal and ethical aspects of each issue, inviting teens' empathy with personal histories as well as facts. With up-to-date, relevant resource lists and expertly edited selections, these volumes, like others in the venerable series, are natural choices to support high-school debates and classroom discussion.Booklist, March 2011
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Grades
10-12+
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Grades
9-12+
Details:
Product type: Paperback Book
ISBN: 978-0-7377-4441-5
Author: Ronald D. Lankford, Jr.
Copyright: 2010
Reading Level: Grades 10-12+
Interest Level: Grades 9-12+
Dimensions: 6" x 9"