Slavery, Indenture and the Law: Assembling a Nation in Colonial Mauritius

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Nandini Boodia-Canoo (Senior Lecturer and Academic Lead for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Bloomsbury Institute London, UK)

Slavery, Indenture and the Law

Assembling a Nation in Colonial Mauritius

Nandini Boodia-Canoo (Senior Lecturer and Academic Lead for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Bloomsbury Institute London, UK)

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Routledge
26 August 2024

Comparative law; Legal history; Constitutional & administrative law

Series: Routledge Research in Legal History

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 people, descendants of colonists, slaves and indentured labourers constitute the majority of the island’s population today. Thus, it may be said that the Mauritian nation was ""assembled"" during the period in question. This work draws on an in-depth examination of the two labour systems through which the island came to be populated: slavery and indenture. In studying the relevant laws, four legal events of historical importance within the context of these two labour systems are identified: the abolition of the slave trade, the abolition of slavery, private indentured labour migration and state-regulated indenture. This book is notable in that it presents a legal analysis of core historical events, thus straddling the line between two disciplines, and covers both slavery and indentured labour in Mauritian history. Mauritius, as an originally uninhabited island, presents a rare case study for inquiries into colonial legacies, multiculturalism and race consciousness. The book will be a valuable resource to scholars worldwide in the fields of slavery, indenture and the legal apparatus of forced labour.

By: Nandini Boodia-Canoo (Senior Lecturer and Academic Lead for Equality Diversity and Inclusion Bloomsbury Institute London UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 408g
ISBN: 9781032322056
ISBN 10: 1032322055
Series: Routledge Research in Legal History
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 26 August 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgements List of Figures and Tables Preface Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Historical Background Part I: SlaveryChapter 3: The Abolition of the Slave Trade Chapter 4: The Abolition of Slavery Part II: Indentured LabourChapter 5: Informal Indenture and Apprenticeships Chapter 6: State-Regulated Indenture and The Emergence of an Indian Peasantry Chapter 7: Conclusion Bibliography

Nandini Boodia-Canoo is a lawyer and an academic. Her scholarship is interdisciplinary, covering law, history, international relations and sociology.