Outsourcing African Labor: Kru Migratory Workers in Global Ports
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Outsourcing African Labor: Kru Migratory Workers in Global Ports, Estates and Battlefields until the End of the 19th Century: 4 (Africa in Global History, 4)

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Uncover the extraordinary history of Kru migratory workers, pivotal to global ports and estates during the 19th century. This essential historical study illuminates how Kru labourers from Liberia, as free wage earners, established crucial roles in international trade and military efforts worldwide. Delve into their unique journey, examining the formation of diasporic communities across the Atlantic and beyond, driven by contractual labour and distinctive work ethics. A must-read for students and researchers of African history, global migration, and labour studies, this book provides profound insights into a foundational element of world economic development.

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Jeffrey Gunn
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9783111258980

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