Spotlight on the Business of Modern Slavery

This deeply insightful book evaluates the past, present and future developments of modern slavery as the latest iteration of the historic global crisis of human exploitation. Katherine L. Christ examines the emergence of modern slavery produced by societal conditions and what can be done to help dismantle the systems enabling these practices.

In-depth chapters provide cutting edge analyses of existing methods taken to tackle modern slavery in business operations and supply chains, such as legislation to distribute responsibility and reporting requirements. Investigating modern slavery as a multi-, inter- and trans-disciplinary research topic, Christ explores multinational enterprises as pseudo-regulators as well as the challenges of researching modern slavery. The book highlights the need for further cross‑disciplinary research and collaboration with practitioners, establishing an agenda for future studies that prioritises discipline-specific and problem-based approaches.

Spotlight on the Business of Modern Slavery is a vital reference for students and scholars of business ethics, alongside scholars across different fields focused on human rights. Business managers, associations and legal professionals seeking a deeper knowledge of how to navigate sustainability and human rights laws in supply chains and operations will also benefit from this book’s valuable insights.