The legal understanding of slavery [electronic resource] : from the historical to the contemporary / [edited by] Jean Allain. Allain, Jean, 1965- Slavery Law and legislation. Slavery Law and legislation History. K3267 342.087 23 Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed on Oct. 31, 2012). This title examines how slavery is understood in law, showing how the legal definition of slavery has evolved and continues to be contentious. It traces the understanding of slavery from Roman law through the Middle Ages, the 18th and 19th centuries up to the modern day manifestations, including forced labour and trafficking in persons. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2013. 2013. 2013 Text 1 online resource. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199660469.001.0001 eng