This book provides a stimulating introduction to the history of South Africa in the twentieth century. It draws on the rich and lively tradition of radical history writing on that country and, to a greater extent than previous accounts, weaves economic and cultural history into the political narrati...

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1. Verfasser:	Beinart, William (VerfasserIn)
Format:	Buch
Sprache:	English
Veröffentlicht:	Oxford u.a. Oxford Univ. Press 1994
Ausgabe:	1. publ.
Schriftenreihe:	An OPUS book
Schlagworte:	Geschichte 1900-2000 Geschichte 1880-1992 Geschichte 1880-2000 Geschichte 1900-1993 Apartheid Politieke situatie Sociaal-economische situatie Politik Politische Situation Geschichte Südafrika (Staat) South Africa > Politics and government > 1836-1909 South Africa > Politics and government > 20th century Südafrika
Zusammenfassung:	This book provides a stimulating introduction to the history of South Africa in the twentieth century. It draws on the rich and lively tradition of radical history writing on that country and, to a greater extent than previous accounts, weaves economic and cultural history into the political narrative. Apartheid and industrialization, especially mining, are central themes, as is the rise of nationalism in the Afrikaner and African communities. But the author also emphasizes the neglected significance of rural experiences and local identities in shaping political consciousness. The roles played by such key figures as Smuts, Verwoerd, de Klerk, Plaatje, and Mandela are explored, while recent historiographical trends are reflected in analyses of rural protest, white cultural politics, the vitality of black urban life, and environmental decay The book concludes with an analysis of black reactions to apartheid, the rise of the ANC, and an assessment of the chances of a stable political future for a post-apartheid South Africa
Beschreibung:	XVI, 293 S. graph. Darst., Kt.
ISBN:	0192892398