Most teenagers are familiar with the concept of slavery from studying history.However many are unaware that slavery still flourishes around the world todayeven ... » 

Most teenagers are familiar with the concept of slavery from studying history.However many are unaware that slavery still flourishes around the world todayeven within the borders of the United States. In fact the modern slave tradeis a lucrative criminal enterprisethe third most profitable in the world afterdrug trafficking and the illegal sale of arms and munitions. It affectsmillions of people who are forced to work by threat of mental and physicalabuse in inhuman conditions for little or no pay. This book illuminates thismodernday tragedy for teen readers with clear explanations and examples drawnfrom around the world. Current efforts to combat the problem and to providereparations are discussed and the author includes practical suggestions tohelp teens act as modernday abolitionists. «