Africa's Slaves Today

Africas Slaves Today, first published in 1975, explores the persistence of slavery in modern Africa, concluding that it is still present in certain regions but difficult to define. It discusses recent instances of Africans sold into slavery in Arabia and surveys slavery throughout North Africa and Ethiopia. The book also raises the question of when forced labor becomes slavery and provides a comparative historical analysis.

Format: Hardback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 27 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Africas Slaves Today , originally published in 1975, delves into the enduring question of slavery's presence in modern Africa. While it acknowledges that slavery is no longer prevalent in certain regions, it highlights the challenges in defining the boundaries between slaves and free individuals. In the Sahara, for instance, centuries of tradition involving slavery or semi-slavery have effectively maintained the status quo, albeit under different names. The book also discusses recent cases of Africans being sold into slavery in Arabia, providing a comprehensive survey of slavery across North Africa and Ethiopia. The discussion of the white South raises the complex question of when forced labor transitions into slavery. Throughout the book, comparative examinations of historical situations provide a broader perspective on the subject of slavery.

Weight: 630g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032316543