Bonded Labour and Debt in the Indian Ocean World

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Focusing on the issue of debt bondage, this collection of essays presents case studies that examine its implications within the context of a globalized economy. It explores the effects of increased commercialization, as well as the historical and contemporary influences of colonial and post-colonial societies, particularly in emerging economies. The volume provides a critical analysis of how these factors intertwine to shape the experience of debt bondage today.