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Lieba Faier, "The Banality of Good: The UN's Global Fight Against Human Trafficking" (Duke UP, 2024)

New Books in Sociology

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Unpacking Human Trafficking Narratives

This chapter explores the author's academic journey and motivation behind writing about human trafficking, with a focus on Filipino women in Japan. It critically examines the evolution of global campaigns, highlighting the disparities between U.S. efforts and grassroots movements in East Asia, particularly during the 1970s. The chapter also discusses the complex dynamics of international agreements on human trafficking and the differing perspectives of activists and national governments regarding compromise.

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