People Trafficking

by Judith Anderson

Overview

Media Power takes an in-depth look at the influence of the media in today's world and explores its impact upon issues of global interest and concern.

Causes and Campaigns examines the relationship between activism and the media and considers issues such as:

How the media brings causes to our attention

Why some causes attract huge media attention, While others receive little or none

How conflicting debates are presented

Scare tactics, and when the media gets it wrong

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781599203973
Publisher:	Black Rabbit Books
Publication date:	08/01/2011
Series:	Inside Crime Series
Pages:	44
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.60(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	NC1320L (what's this?)
Age Range:	12 - 15 Years

Table of Contents

Campaigning and the Media 8

Money Talks 10

Disaster! 12

Raising the Roof 14

The Right Face 16

A Voice for the Voiceless 18

Two Sides to the Story 20

Conflicting Causes 22

Slow Burn 24

Straight Talk 26

The Media as Campaigner 28

Making News 30

Scare Tactics 32

Giving the People What They Want? 34

A Bad Light 36

Taking on the Media 38

Make the Media Work for You 40

Glossary 42

Further Information 43

Index 44

Editorial Reviews

People are considered to be a valuable resource. Unfortunately, people-trafficking is the fastest-growing and the second most profitable industry (just behind drug trade) in the world. Whereas the labor force provides important services, many people are forced to work for no pay or very low wages. About 80 percent of trafficking victims are women and children. They are moved across borders and within their own countries and the criminals responsible are rarely caught. Historical perspectives of slavery and other forms of forced labor are followed with accounts of illicit activity continuing into the present. These include abductions of girls into prostitution and of babies for illegal adoptions. Catching and prosecuting people traffickers is difficult and success depends upon strong laws, properly trained police, and international cooperation. Additional information is presented in Case Studies and inset boxes entitled "Fact File," "Busted," and "On Target." Photographs in both black and white and in color contribute to the understanding of the text. Includes a glossary, a bibliography (recommended books and websites), and an index. A good reference source for middle and high school students. Part of the "Inside Crime" series. Reviewer: Phyllis Kennemer, Ph.D.

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