The slave next door: Book Guide, Author and Facts
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"In this riveting book, authors and authorities on modern day slavery Kevin Bales and Ron Soodalter expose the disturbing phenomenon of human trafficking and slavery that exists now in the United States. In 'The Slave Next Door ' we learn that slaves are all around us, hidden in plain sight: the dishwasher in the kitchen of the neighborhood restaurant, the kids on the corner selling cheap trinkets, the man sweeping the floor of the local department store. In these pages we also meet some unexpected slaveholders, such as a 27-year old middle-class Texas housewife who is currently serving a life sentence for offenses including slavery. Weaving together a wealth of voices--those of slaves, slaveholders, and traffickers as well as from experts, counselors, law enforcement officers, rescue and support groups, and others--this book is also a call to action, telling what we, as private citizens
Quick facts about The slave next door
- Title: The slave next door
- Author: Kevin Bales
- First published: 2009
- Genre: human trafficking, slavery, crimes against humanity
- OpenLibrary ID: OL1990783W
Where to read The slave next door
The slave next door by Kevin Bales is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is The slave next door about?
"In this riveting book, authors and authorities on modern day slavery Kevin Bales and Ron Soodalter expose the disturbing phenomenon of human trafficking and slavery that exists now in the United States.
Who wrote The slave next door?
The slave next door was written by Kevin Bales.
When was The slave next door published?
The slave next door was first published in 2009.
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