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The South Africa Reader: History, Culture, Politics (The World Readers),Used
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The South Africa Reader Is An Extraordinarily Rich Guide To The History, Culture, And Politics Of South Africa. With More Than Eighty Absorbing Selections, The Reader Provides Many Perspectives On The Country'S Diverse Peoples, Its First Two Decades As A Democracy, And The Forces That Have Shaped Its History And Continue To Pose Challenges To Its Future, Particularly Violence, Inequality, And Racial Discrimination. Among The Selections Are Folktales Passed Down Through The Centuries, Statements By Seventeenthcentury Dutch Colonists, The Songs Of Mine Workers, A Widow'S Testimony Before The Truth And Reconciliation Commission, And A Photo Essay Featuring The Acclaimed Work Of Santu Mofokeng. Cartoons, Songs, And Fiction Are Juxtaposed With Iconic Documents, Such As 'The Freedom Charter' Adopted In 1955 By The African National Congress And Its Allies And Nelson Mandela'S 'Statement From The Dock' In 1964. Cacophonous Voicesthose Of Slaves And Indentured Workers, African Chiefs And Kings, Presidents And Revolutionariesinvite Readers Into Ongoing Debates About South Africa'S Past And Present And What Exactly It Means To Be South African.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The South Africa Reader'? A: 'The South Africa Reader' focuses on the history, culture, and politics of South Africa, offering a rich compilation of over eighty selections that highlight diverse perspectives.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The South Africa Reader'? A: The author of 'The South Africa Reader' is Clifton Crais.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'The South Africa Reader' contains a total of 624 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'The South Africa Reader' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The South Africa Reader' published? A: 'The South Africa Reader' was published on December 10, 2013.
- Q: What are some themes explored in 'The South Africa Reader'? A: The book explores themes such as violence, inequality, racial discrimination, and the complexities of identity in South Africa.
- Q: Does 'The South Africa Reader' include any historical documents? A: Yes, the Reader includes historical documents like 'The Freedom Charter' and Nelson Mandela's 'Statement from the Dock'.
- Q: Is 'The South Africa Reader' suitable for academic study? A: 'The South Africa Reader' is suitable for academic study as it provides various perspectives and primary sources related to South African history and culture.
- Q: What makes 'The South Africa Reader' unique compared to other history books? A: 'The South Africa Reader' is unique due to its diverse array of selections, including folktales, testimonies, and photo essays that offer a multifaceted view of South Africa.
- Q: Can this book be used for learning about South Africa's transition to democracy? A: Yes, 'The South Africa Reader' includes selections that discuss the first two decades of South Africa's democracy and the challenges faced during this transition.