Dr Judith Spicksley's Projects (2)

Servility and slavery in historical perspective: new ways of seeing Aug 1, 2021 - Jul 31, 2022
This project provides a new perspective on the growth of the historical institution we define as slavery, and on the process that led ultimately to its prohibition in international law. Significantly, in terms of the Folger?s interests, it identifies... Read More about Servility and slavery in historical perspective: new ways of seeing.

Redrawing slavery: debt, law, and the market in the process of enslavement Jan 1, 2018 - Dec 31, 2018
The rising profile of modern slavery has added to the long-standing debate about the nature and definition of enslavement. This project redraws our current understanding of slavery by suggesting that enslavement as it was codified historically in law... Read More about Redrawing slavery: debt, law, and the market in the process of enslavement.