1st Edition
Slavery, Indenture and the Law Assembling a Nation in Colonial Mauritius
By Nandini Boodia-Canoo
Copyright 2023
220 Pages
2 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
220 Pages
2 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
220 Pages
2 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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This book addresses historical issues of colonialism and race, which influenced the formation of multicultural society in Mauritius. During the 19th century, Mauritius was Britain’s prime sugar-producing colony, yet, unlike the West Indies, its history has remained significantly under-researched. The modern demographic of multi-ethnic Mauritius is unusual as, in the absence of an indigenous... Read more
Acknowledgements
List of Figures and Tables
Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Historical Background
Part I: Slavery
Chapter 3: The Abolition of the Slave Trade
Chapter 4: The Abolition of Slavery
Part II: Indentured Labour
Chapter 5: Informal Indenture and Apprenticeships
Chapter 6: State-Regulated Indenture and The Emergence of an Indian Peasantry
Chapter 7: Conclusion
Bibliography
Biography
Nandini Boodia-Canoo is a lawyer and an academic. Her scholarship is interdisciplinary, covering law, history, international relations and sociology.
