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: Paperback / softback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Africas Slaves Today , first published in 1975, delves into the enduring question of slavery's persistence 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, centuries of tradition involving slavery or semi-slavery have effectively maintained the status quo, albeit under different names. The book explores recent instances of Africans being sold into slavery in Arabia and conducts a comprehensive survey of slavery across North Africa and Ethiopia. It raises thought-provoking questions about the transition from forced labor to slavery, particularly in the context of the white South. The book provides a broader perspective on slavery by comparing historical situations throughout its chapters.

Weight: 470g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032316642