The Legal Understanding of Slavery

The Legal Understanding of Slavery
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Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Total Pages : 415
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ISBN-13 : 9780199660469
ISBN-10 : 0199660468
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Book Synopsis The Legal Understanding of Slavery by : Jean Allain

Download or read book The Legal Understanding of Slavery written by Jean Allain and published by Oxford University Press on Demand. This book was released on 2012-09-27 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines how slavery is understood in law. It shows how the legal definition of slavery has evolved and continues to be contentious. It traces the understanding of slavery from Roman law through the Middle Ages, the 18th and 19th centuries, up to the modern day manifestations, including forced labour and trafficking in persons.


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