{"product_id":"9781742236438","title":"Addressing Modern Slavery","description":"Author: Dr Justine Nolan\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781742236438\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: NewSouth Publishing\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Sep 2019\u003cbr\u003ePages: 272\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn estimated 40 million people are modern-day slaves, more than ever before in human history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong after slavery was officially abolished, thepractice not only continues but thrives. Whether they are women inelectronics or apparel sweatshops, children in brick kilns or on cocoafarms, or men trapped in bonded labour working on constructionsites, millions of people globally are forced to perform labourthrough coercion, intimidation or deceit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a world of growing inequality and trade-offs betweenthe haves and the have-nots, consumers, business and governmentare all part of the problem and the solution. While we have allbecome accustomed to fast fashion and cheap consumer goods, the affordability of these commodities often comes at theprice of human exploitation. \u003ci\u003eAddressing Modern Slavery\u003c\/i\u003e examinesslavery in the modern world and outlines ways it can be stopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'...\u003c\/b\u003ethis is a measured and rigorous analysis of what needs to be done to free the 40 million people enslaved around the world.'\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003cb\u003e-\u003ci\u003e The Saturday Age\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Addressing Modern Slavery\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/i\u003eis essential reading for anyone committed to understanding and tackling the scourge of modern slavery in contemporary businesses and supply chains.' - Fiona McGaughey, University of Western Australia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Justine Nolan and\u0026amp;nbsp;Martijn\u0026amp;nbsp;Boersma\u0026amp;nbsp;have expertly\u0026amp;nbsp;confronted the\u0026amp;nbsp;tragic reality of modern\u0026amp;nbsp;slavery and show us\u0026amp;nbsp;how\u0026amp;nbsp;exploited men, women and children are harmed in global supply chains. A slave may be far away or in our immediate\u0026amp;nbsp;neighbourhood. The book is based on years of careful research and\u0026amp;nbsp;outlines steps we can\u0026amp;nbsp;all\u0026amp;nbsp;take to respond to modern slavery.' - Jennifer Burn, Professor, NSW Interim Anti-Slavery Commissioner\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This is a hugely impressive book which builds a compelling argument as to why all organisations must work towards the elimination of modern slavery' - David Cooke, Managing Director, Konica Minolta\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'The book should be a valuable resource for policymakers, business executives and civil society organisations alike, for it not only assesses the efficacy of existing regulatory initiatives and business practices, but also outlines what needs to change to eliminate modern slavery.' - Surya Deva, City University of Hong Kong\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This book exposes both the need and the opportunities to drive reform on modern slavery, particularly on forced labor. From case studies around business practices to examples grounded in the lived experiences of workers,\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003ci\u003eAddressing Modern Slavery\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/i\u003epresents a comprehensive overview of the issue and empowers us all with the information we need to act.' - Amol Mehra, Managing Director, Freedom Fund\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003ci\u003eAddressing Modern Slavery\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/i\u003eshines a light on the terrible human cost of our insatiable consumption. Pervasive labour exploitation is all too often forgotten in our emphasis on growth and GDP. This book is both a wake-up call and a powerful demonstration of how connectivity and collaboration can help us eradicate a systemic and urgent challenge.' - Kumi Naidoo, Secretary General, Amnesty International\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Based on years of research, reflected in the copious end notes, this study is an impressive confrontation of a dark aspect of society.' \u003cb\u003e-\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/b\u003eTed Fox,\u003ci\u003e Otago Daily Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46839813308574,"sku":"ADS-9781742236438","price":34.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781742236438.jpg?v=1778827258","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781742236438","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}