Modern slavery : the secret world of 27 million people

There are 27 million slaves alive - more than at any point in history. This number is also greater than the total population stolen from Africa during four centuries of the transatlantic slave trade. This book blends the research with first-hand accounts from the slaves to reveal the truth behind one of the worst humanitarian crises facing us. Though slavery is illegal in all countries and banned by international conventions, 27 million people are slaves today. 'Modern Slavery' looks at this phenomenon in all its forms and focuses on the history, economy and links to armed conflicts which have made human beings cheap and disposable