Laleh Khalili's new book, "The Corporeal Life of Seafaring," delves into how the lives of seafarers are shaped by shipping's enduring exploitative conditions.
Shipping is critical to capitalism, with 80-90% of global trade relying on it, showcasing the industry's dual role in economic progress and worker exploitation.
Despite changes post-9/11, conditions aboard ships have barely evolved since colonization, revealing a consistent pattern of racial hierarchies and hyper-exploitation.
Khalili's work highlights shipping as a microcosm of global exploitation, reflecting how its history embodies capitalism's violent origins and ongoing maintenance.
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