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Book SynopsisAn expert's guide to ending modern slavery
Trade Review'Her powerful treatise argues that modern slavery does not really exist as a clear phenomenon, but has been seized on to divert attention from the underlying causes of labour exploitation'
-- Amelia Gentleman, Guardian
'A horrifying exposé of how modern slavery is being used by elites against those most in need in our society - a must-read'
-- Frankie Boyle, comedian
'A brave, well-argued and thought-provoking intervention in a complex debate' -- Daniel Trilling, journalist and author of 'Lights In The Distance: Exile and Refuge at the Borders of Europe' (Picador, 2019)
'Electrifyingly good, thoughtful and deeply concerned with people at the sharp end of anti-trafficking and anti-migrant policies. A must-read for the entire left'
-- Molly Smith, co-author, with Juno Mac, of 'Revolting Prostitutes: The Fight for Sex Workers' Rights' (Verso, 2020)
'A thought-provoking and essential read - especially if you believe great progress in tackling 'modern slavery' is imminent. Kenway forces us to reconsider how we even think and talk about exploitation'
-- Stuart McDonald, Scottish National Party MP for Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East
'A much needed and well-researched book'
-- The Justice Gap
'Challenging political rhetoric, Kenway makes a convincing case for the need to separate immigration law enforcement from labour inspection and policing'
-- Times Literary Supplement
'Incredible'
-- Red Handed podcast
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements
Introduction
1. The Rise of the New Abolitionists
2. At the Borders of Humanity
3. Sex, Slavery and Women Divided
4. Behind the Brands
5. Spotting the Signs
Conclusion
Notes
Index
