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Blood and Earth

Modern Slavery, Ecocide, and the Secret to Saving the World

by Kevin Bales

Hardcover, 290 pages, Random House Inc, List Price: $27 |

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Title: Blood and Earth
Subtitle: Modern Slavery, Ecocide, and the Secret to Saving the World
Author: Kevin Bales

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The co-founder of the largest abolitionist organization in the world identifies key links between environmental destruction and human trafficking while outlining new approaches to solving both crises. By the author of Disposable People.

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Today's Slaves Often Work For Enterprises That Destroy The Environment

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Today's Slaves Often Work For Enterprises That Destroy The Environment

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January 20, 2016 • Kevin Bales' book, Blood and Earth, explains why slavery in the world's lawless zones is essential to operate mines that pose a grave threat to the environment.

Today's Slaves Often Work For Enterprises That Destroy The Environment

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