The poverty of slavery
Robert E. Wright
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The poverty of slavery
Published
2017
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Pages
302
ISBN-13
9783319489674
ISBN-10
3319489674
Description
This ground-breaking book adds an economic angle to a traditionally moral argument, demonstrating that slavery has never promoted economic growth or development, neither today nor in the past. While unfree labor may be lucrative for slaveholders, its negative effects on a country's economy, much like pollution, drag down all members of society. Tracing the history of slavery around the world, from prehistory through the US Antebellum South to the present day, Wright illustrates how slaveholders burden communities and governments with the task of maintaining the system while preventing productive individuals from participating in the economy. Historians, economists, policymakers, and anti-slavery activists need no longer apologize for opposing the dubious benefits of unfree labor. Wright provides a valuable resource for exposing the hidden price tag of slaving to help them pitch antislavery policies as matters of both human rights and economic well-being. --
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How many pages are in The poverty of slavery?
This edition of The poverty of slavery has approximately 302 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The poverty of slavery?
For most readers, The poverty of slavery typically takes between 6h 18m and 4h 12m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 75,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 2m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 75,500 words
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What is the word count of The poverty of slavery?
The estimated word count for The poverty of slavery is approximately 75,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The poverty of slavery?
The poverty of slavery was written by Robert E. Wright.
When was The poverty of slavery published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2017. The original work may have been published on a different date.