Trafficking in humans: social, cultural and political dimensions - Softcover

United Nations University

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9280811460 ISBN 13: 9789280811469

Publisher: UNU, 2007

Synopsis

This volume aims to deepen understanding of the social, economic and political contexts of human trafficking. Upon this basis, the volume considers whether an understanding of these underlying factors can inform policy discussion as well as strategic interventions regarding the fight against trafficking. The volume includes experts on trafficking issues and also gives a voice to 'critical' views which argue that trafficking challenges are inseparable from broader debates about human rights and migration.

About this title

Synopsis:

Originally the result of a project commissioned by the United Nations University, this book examines the worldwide phenomenon of human trafficking, or the unwilling exploitation of people for profit. Balanced between case studies of actual trafficking and strategies to prevent its occurrence, the research in this book maintains that while human tra

About the Author:

Sally Cameron is a consultant on governance and gender issues based in Sydney, Australia, and a former policy analyst for the Australian Federation of AIDS Organizations. Edward Newman is the director of studies on conflict and security in the Peace and Governance Program of the United Nations University.

About this edition

• Publisher: UNU
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 9280811460
• ISBN 13: 9789280811469
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 303
• Editor: Cameron Sally, Newman Edward