The Soweto Uprising (Ohio Short Histories of Africa)
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The Soweto Uprising (Ohio Short Histories of Africa)
Book Details
- Author
- Noor Nieftagodien
- Publisher
- Ohio University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- Category
- South Africa
- Condition
- New
- ISBN-13
- 9780821421543
- ISBN-10
- 0821421549
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ISBN: 0821421549
Author: Nieftagodien, Noor
Condition: New
The Soweto uprising was a true turning point in South Africas history. Even to contemporaries, it seemed to mark the beginning of the end of apartheid. This compelling book examines both the underlying causes and the immediate factors that led to this watershed event. It looks at the crucial roles of Black Consciousness ideology and nascent school-based organizations in shaping the character and form of the revolt. What began as a peaceful and coordinated demonstration rapidly turned into a violent protest when police opened fire on students. This short history explains the uprising and its aftermath from the perspective of its main participants, the youth, by drawing on a rich body of oral histories.
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