South Africa: The rise and fall of apartheid

South Africa 4th edition provides a comprehensive history of South Africa from 1948 to the present, including the economic background to racial segregation, the introduction of apartheid, the collapse of White supremacy, and the legacy of apartheid. It incorporates new original research and popular culture images to emphasize the mounting popular opposition to state repression in the 1970s and 1980s. It also develops an analysis of recent economic and political issues rooted in the apartheid regime, such as the continuing divide between rich and poor along racial lines and state capture. Illustrated with photographs, maps, and figures, and including a Chronology, Glossary, Whos Who, and updated Further Reading section, it is an essential text for students studying all aspects of apartheid in South Africa.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 07 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This new edition of South Africa delves into the intricate history of the country from 1948 to the present, providing a comprehensive exploration of the economic roots of racial segregation, the introduction of the oppressive policy of apartheid, the eventual collapse of White supremacy, and the enduring legacy of apartheid in the present day. Thoroughly revised and updated, the fourth edition incorporates fresh original research, particularly from the records of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and features an array of captivating popular culture images, including posters associated with the international anti-apartheid struggle. These visual elements serve to underscore the growing public opposition to state repression during the 1970s and 1980s. By delving into the contemporary economic and political challenges that stem from the apartheid regime, particularly the persistent divide between the rich and poor along racial lines and the pervasive issue of state capture, South Africa offers a timely, accessible, and concise introduction to the ideology and practices of apartheid. Illustrated with photographs, maps, and figures, along with a comprehensive Chronology, Glossary, Who's Who, and updated Further Reading section, this fourth edition of South Africa emerges as an indispensable text for students seeking to understand all facets of apartheid in South Africa.

Weight: 428g
Dimension: 155 x 233 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367551001
Edition number: 4 ed