The New Slavery (1914)

By H Percy Scott

Book Overview

The New Slavery, written by H. Percy Scott in 1914, is a book that explores the issue of forced labor and slavery in the early 20th century. The author argues that despite the abolition of slavery in many parts of the world, a new form of slavery has emerged in the form of forced labor, particularly in the colonies of European powers. Scott provides a detailed analysis of the conditions that led to the rise of this new form of slavery and the ways in which it was perpetuated.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which examines a different aspect of the new slavery. The first chapter provides an overview of the historical context in which the new slavery emerged, highlighting the role of colonialism and the exploitation of indigenous peoples. The following chapters delve deeper into the issue, exploring the various forms of forced labor that existed at the time, including debt bondage, indentured labor, and forced recruitment.Scott also examines the economic and political factors that enabled the new slavery to thrive, such as the demand for cheap labor in the growing industries of Europe and North America, and the complicity of governments and corporations in perpetuating the system. He also highlights the resistance of those who were subjected to forced labor, and the efforts of abolitionists and human rights activists to bring an end to the practice.Overall, The New Slavery is a powerful and insightful critique of the exploitation of vulnerable populations for economic gain, and a call to action for those who seek to create a more just and equitable world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166297934
• ISBN13: 9781166297930
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"