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: Hardback
Length: 278 pages
Publication date: 07 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This new edition of South Africa delves into the intricate history of South Africa, spanning from 1948 to the present. It explores the profound economic roots that gave rise to 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. It also features an array of captivating popular culture images, such as posters linked to the international anti-apartheid struggle, further emphasizing the growing public opposition to state repression during the 1970s and 1980s. By developing an analysis of contemporary economic and political issues that stem from the apartheid regime, particularly the persistent divide between the rich and poor along racial lines and the impact of public corruption known as state capture, South Africa offers a comprehensive, concise, and timely introduction to the ideology and practice of apartheid. Illustrated with photographs, maps, and figures, along with a Chronology, Glossary, Who's Who, and updated Further Reading section, the fourth edition of South Africa serves as an indispensable resource for students studying all aspects of apartheid in South Africa.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367551018
Edition number: 4 ed