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The Fabric of Dissent - Public Intellectuals in South Africa (Paperback): Vasu Reddy, Narnia Bohler-Muller, Gregory Houston,... The Fabric of Dissent - Public Intellectuals in South Africa (Paperback)
Vasu Reddy, Narnia Bohler-Muller, Gregory Houston, Maxi Schoeman, Heather Thuynsma
R180 R167 Discovery Miles 1 670 Save R13 (7%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Who or what is a public intellectual and how are they created? What is the role of the public intellectual in social, cultural, political and academic contexts? What are the kinds of questions they raise? What compels intellectuals to put forward their ideas? The Fabric of Dissent: Public Intellectuals in South Africa is a pioneering volume, representing a rich tapestry of South Africans who were able to rise beyond narrow formulations of identity into a larger sense of what it means to be human. Each brief portrait provides readers with an opportunity to consider the context, influences and unique tensions that shaped the people assembled here. In its entirety, the book showcases an astonishing array of achievements and bears testimony to the deep imprint of these public intellectuals. As South Africans continue to grapple with their past, present and future, it is clear that the insights of these remarkable people into reimagining an inclusive society continue to be relevant today.

Why War? (Paperback): Richard Overy Why War? (Paperback)
Richard Overy
R295 R263 Discovery Miles 2 630 Save R32 (11%) Pre-order

Why has warfare always been part of the human story?
From biology to belief, what explains the persistence of violent conflict?
What light can this shed on humanity’s past – and its future?

There can be few more important but also more contentious issues than attempting to understand the human propensity for conflict. Our history is inextricably tangled in wave after wave of inter-human fighting from as far back as we have records.

Repeatedly humans have foresworn war, have understood its appalling risks and have wished to create more pacific, productive societies. And yet almost inevitably circumstances emerge under which war once more seems inevitable or even desirable

How can we make sense of what Einstein called 'the dark places of human will and feeling'? Richard Overy draws on a lifetime's study of conflict to write this challenging account of how we can understand the causes of war. Looking at every facet of war from biology to belief, psychology to security, Overy allows readers to understand the many contradictory or self-reinforcing ways in which warfare can suddenly appear a legitimate option, and why it is likely to be part of our future as well as our past.

Our Darkest Hours - New York County Leadership?& the Covid Pandemic (Paperback): Stephen Acquario, Peter Golden, Mark LaVigne Our Darkest Hours - New York County Leadership?& the Covid Pandemic (Paperback)
Stephen Acquario, Peter Golden, Mark LaVigne
R529 R500 Discovery Miles 5 000 Save R29 (5%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
St Barnabas Pimlico - Ritual and Riots (Hardcover): Malcolm Johnson, Alan Taylor St Barnabas Pimlico - Ritual and Riots (Hardcover)
Malcolm Johnson, Alan Taylor
R1,152 Discovery Miles 11 520 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Unbreakable Bonds: Poems and a Play for Voices - In Remembrance of WW1 (Hardcover, New edition): John S Langley Unbreakable Bonds: Poems and a Play for Voices - In Remembrance of WW1 (Hardcover, New edition)
John S Langley
R494 Discovery Miles 4 940 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Shadows on Hadrian's Wall: A Journey in Free Verse (Hardcover, New edition): John S Langley Shadows on Hadrian's Wall: A Journey in Free Verse (Hardcover, New edition)
John S Langley
R715 Discovery Miles 7 150 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Holocaust : Problems and Perspectives of Interpretation (Paperback, 4th Revised edition): Donald L. Niewyk The Holocaust : Problems and Perspectives of Interpretation (Paperback, 4th Revised edition)
Donald L. Niewyk
R1,087 R1,019 Discovery Miles 10 190 Save R68 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume in the Problems in European Civilization series features a collection of secondary-source essays focusing on aspects of the Holocaust. The essays in this book debate the origins of the Holocaust, the motivations of the killers, the experience of the victims, and the various possibilities for intervention or rescue.

Black Reconstruction in America 1860-1880 (Paperback): W. E. B Du Bois Black Reconstruction in America 1860-1880 (Paperback)
W. E. B Du Bois; Introduction by David Levering Lewis
R742 Discovery Miles 7 420 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Tyrone House and the St George Family - The Story of an Anglo-Irish Family (Hardcover): Robert O'Byrne Tyrone House and the St George Family - The Story of an Anglo-Irish Family (Hardcover)
Robert O'Byrne
R816 R732 Discovery Miles 7 320 Save R84 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Choices That Make or Break (Paperback): Gloria Godson Choices That Make or Break (Paperback)
Gloria Godson
R373 R349 Discovery Miles 3 490 Save R24 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Justice in Your Court - What Would It Look Like? 50 Real-Life Cases for You to Decide (Paperback): Tom Borcher Justice in Your Court - What Would It Look Like? 50 Real-Life Cases for You to Decide (Paperback)
Tom Borcher
R461 Discovery Miles 4 610 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Origin of God (Hardcover): Laurence Gardner The Origin of God (Hardcover)
Laurence Gardner
R1,043 Discovery Miles 10 430 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Personal Perspectives - World War II (Hardcover): Timothy C. Dowling Personal Perspectives - World War II (Hardcover)
Timothy C. Dowling
R3,001 Discovery Miles 30 010 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

A compelling account of the personal experiences of groups who were affected by World War II, both on and off the battlefields. Personal Perspectives: World War II brings to life the experiences of specific segments of soldiers and civilians as they were affected by the conflict, capturing special characteristics of each group and the unique ways they experienced the war. Twelve essays written by top international scholars portray what it was really like to experience the war for groups ranging from marines, naval aviators, and liberators of concentration camps to prisoners of war, refugees, and women in factories. Of interest to both students and nonexperts, the book tells the stories of Japanese Americans forced into internment camps and African Americans who experienced intense discrimination, the call to activism, and opportunity in the armed forces. It offers the perspectives of Navajo "code talkers," diplomats like U.S. ambassador to Poland Anthony J. Biddle, who fled his post to avoid death, and scientists who worked on the Manhattan project, thereby introducing the most destructive form of warfare known to humanity.

Wide Wide Sea (Paperback): Hampton Sides Wide Wide Sea (Paperback)
Hampton Sides
R295 R263 Discovery Miles 2 630 Save R32 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

In July 1776, Captain James Cook began his third voyage in HMS Resolution. Two-and-a-half years later, in Hawaii, Cook was killed – stabbed by the indigenous population.

What brought Cook to this end, so far from his reputation? Cook was renowned for humane leadership, dedication to science and respect for indigenous societies.

Cook’s new voyage carried secret orders, and the Captain grew strange, delivering savage punishments and leading his ships into danger. The mission revealed the sharp edge of a colonial sword, leaving catastrophe in its wake. And, on the shores of Hawaii, Cook’s expedition finally tore itself apart…

Sir John a. - An Anecdotal Life J. A. Macdonald (Hardcover): Cynthia M. Smith, Jack McLeod Sir John a. - An Anecdotal Life J. A. Macdonald (Hardcover)
Cynthia M. Smith, Jack McLeod
R656 Discovery Miles 6 560 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Canada's first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald (1815-91) had a forty-seven year career in Parliament that permanently shaped the course of Canadian political life. Sir John A.; An Anecdotal Life of John A. Macdonald gives us the man behind the legend. Lively and revealing anecdotes about Sir John A.'s political and parliamentary life are set against stories of his private joys and sorrows-the death of his brother at the hands of a drunken servant; his rebellious youth; the illness of his beautiful first wife, and her addiction to opium; his courtship and second marriage; the tragedy of his only daughter, born with hydrocephalus; his womanizing; and his life-long battle with alcohol. Stories of patronage, of political campaigns, of loyal supporters and bitter opponents take readers through many of the major events of the nineteenth-century Canada, from the building of the CPR to the Riel Rebellions, to name only a few.

The Secret Yoga of the Vikings - How Odin Was Lost (Paperback): Steven A Key The Secret Yoga of the Vikings - How Odin Was Lost (Paperback)
Steven A Key
R581 R541 Discovery Miles 5 410 Save R40 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Listener Supported - The Culture and History of Public Radio (Hardcover, New): Jack W Mitchell Listener Supported - The Culture and History of Public Radio (Hardcover, New)
Jack W Mitchell
R1,780 Discovery Miles 17 800 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Public radio stands as a valued national institution, one whose fans and listeners actively support it with their time and their money. In this new history of this important aspect of American culture, author Jack W. Mitchell looks at the dreams that inspired those who created it, the all too human realities that grew out of those dreams, and the criticism they incurred from both sides of the political spectrum. As National Public Radio's very first employee, and the first producer of its legendary "All Things Considered," Mitchell tells the story of public radio from the point of view of an insider, a participant, and a thoughtful observer. He traces its origins in the progressive movement of the 20th century, and analyzes the people, institutions, ideas, political forces, and economic realities that helped it evolve into what we know as public radio today. NPR and its local affiliates have earned their reputation for thoughtful commentary and excellent journalism, and their work is especially notable in light of the unique struggles they have faced over the decades. More than any other book published on the subject, Mitchell's provides an accurate guide to public radio's development, offering a balanced analysis of how it has fulfilled much of its promise but has sometimes fallen short. This comprehensive overview of their mission will fascinate listeners whose enjoyment and support of public radio has made it possible, and made it great.

OCR A Level History B: Different Interpretations of British Imperialism 1850-1950 (CD-ROM): Andrew Holland, Alex Holland OCR A Level History B: Different Interpretations of British Imperialism 1850-1950 (CD-ROM)
Andrew Holland, Alex Holland
R1,147 Discovery Miles 11 470 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Written by experienced examiners and teachers, this accessible, engaging student resource is tailored to the new specification. Interactive LiveText with additional activities, sources and resources helps students to achieve their potential. Our unique Exam Cafe offers students a motivating way to prepare thoroughly for their exams.

Mayflower: The Voyage from Hell (Paperback): Kevin Jackson Mayflower: The Voyage from Hell (Paperback)
Kevin Jackson
R244 R222 Discovery Miles 2 220 Save R22 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
The End of the World Club (Hardcover): J&p Voelkel, Pamela Jm Voelkel, Jon Voelkel The End of the World Club (Hardcover)
J&p Voelkel, Pamela Jm Voelkel, Jon Voelkel
R644 Discovery Miles 6 440 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Houghtons of Corning, New York - Five Generations of Brilliance (Hardcover): Thomas P. Dimitroff The Houghtons of Corning, New York - Five Generations of Brilliance (Hardcover)
Thomas P. Dimitroff
R1,160 R995 Discovery Miles 9 950 Save R165 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
GCSE (9-1) Edexcel History Migrants in Britain c. 800-present Student Book (Hardcover): GCSE (9-1) Edexcel History Migrants in Britain c. 800-present Student Book (Hardcover)
R939 Discovery Miles 9 390 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Engage, support and develop confident historians This Student Book covers the key knowledge for Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History Option 13 Migrants in Britain, c800-present and Notting Hill c.1948-1970. Written by an experienced author team (Rosemary Rees, Tony Warner, Joshua Garry and series editor Angela Leonard), with a wealth of experience and knowledge, together, they bring this fascinating journey through British history to life. Key features for students include: clear and accessible language to appeal to students of all abilities a wealth of contemporary images and sources differentiated activities and checkpoint activities recap pages to help with consolidating and retaining knowledge a Preparing for the exam section, with exam advice and annotated sample answers an Extend your knowledge section for students wishing to conduct further research into this topic. The student book also incorporates tried and tested teaching approaches: Thinking Historically activities throughout tackle some of the key misconceptions that can hold student thinking back. Writing Historically spreads, based on the Grammar for Writing approach used by many English departments, explain how students can improve their writing, making their answers more sophisticated, clear and concise. About the series editor: Angela Leonard taught history in secondary schools for over 20 years and was also a teacher trainer at the University of London Institute of Education for over a decade. She has extensive experience as a senior GCSE examiner and as an author and series editor of history textbooks. About the authors: Rosemary Rees taught history in primary and secondary schools for many years and has been involved in teacher training at St Martin's College, Lancaster as well as teaching for the Open University. She has worked as a GCSE external assessor and has extensive experience as a senior examiner at GCSE and GCE levels. She has authored and series edited numerous history books for KS3, GCSE and GCE. Tony Warner is the founder of Black History Walks which leads tours in areas across London, including Notting Hill. The walks are designed to uncover the 3500 years of black history in London. He spent several years running workshops on institutional racism and has created community partnerships with, and lectured at, The Imperial War Museum, National Portrait Gallery, Museum of Docklands and British Film Institute. He is currently Activist in Residence and Honorary Research Fellow at UCL's Sarah Parker Remond Centre. Joshua Garry, Joshua is a Deputy Head of History at a school in London with a passion for creating a more diverse and inclusive history curriculum. "I think first and foremost you want your history curriculum to represent the experiences of the people inside the classroom or the people inside Britain. I always like to start in my classroom first. What does my classroom look like? I want my students to be able to connect with those stories. To see where they fit in." - Joshua Garry

JIMMIE G. - The extraordinary life and tragic death of a Scottish motorcycle racing champion (Hardcover): Paul W Guthrie JIMMIE G. - The extraordinary life and tragic death of a Scottish motorcycle racing champion (Hardcover)
Paul W Guthrie
R1,338 Discovery Miles 13 380 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Alcorn State University - And the National Alumni Association (Paperback): Josephine McCann Posey Alcorn State University - And the National Alumni Association (Paperback)
Josephine McCann Posey
R607 R551 Discovery Miles 5 510 Save R56 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In 1871 Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn recommended that the state legislature support the formation of Alcorn University. The campus of Oakland
College, a school founded by the Presbyterian Church in 1830, had been abandoned after the Civil War and was purchased for forty thousand dollars and designated for the education of black youth. The school became Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College in 1878, and Alcorn State University in 1974. In this unique pictorial retrospective, over one hundred years of growth and change at Alcorn are explored and celebrated. Included within these pages are vintage photographs of the students and faculty that have shaped the schoolas history. From early classes and sporting events to distinguished alumni and prominent leaders, the images depict a university continually striving to educate, train, and inspire young African Americans. Alcornas picturesque campus, with moss-draped trees and scenic
lakes, provides a setting where, for over a century, students have been given a multitude of opportunities to grow. The first land-grant institution for blacks in the United States, Alcorn is a public university committed to academic
excellence. The challenges faced by its students and faculty in its earliest days brought forth an unyielding determination to succeed, which is still evident today among its diverse student body.

Descendants of Louis & Julie Giroir Thierry (Paperback): Barbara Johnnie Descendants of Louis & Julie Giroir Thierry (Paperback)
Barbara Johnnie
R963 R863 Discovery Miles 8 630 Save R100 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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