Apartheid Era

Orin Brightfield

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Sinopsis

Apartheid Era meticulously examines South Africa's system of apartheid, a state-sanctioned racial segregation that lasted nearly half a century and was eventually deemed a crime against humanity. This exploration of political history and racial discrimination reveals how deeply ingrained racial hierarchy became through strategic legal and social engineering, impacting every facet of life for Black Africans, from residence to education.

 
The book highlights the rise of Afrikaner nationalism and the colonial context that enabled the system. The book chronicles the key apartheid laws, the resistance efforts of figures like Nelson Mandela and Steve Biko, and the impact of international pressure. It details how the Population Registration Act and Group Areas Act controlled where people could live and work, and how the Bantu Education Act dictated the type of education they could receive.

 
Ultimately, it was the combined internal and external resistance that led to the dismantling of apartheid. Structured chronologically and thematically, Apartheid Era progresses from the historical roots of apartheid through its implementation, resistance, and eventual dismantling. It concludes with an examination of South Africa's transition to democracy, the challenges of reconciliation, and the lingering effects of economic inequality and social justice issues, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of this critical period in world history.

Disponible desde: 19/03/2025.

Longitud de impresión: 62 páginas.

Humanidades y ciencias sociales

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