The other side of freedom - Stories of hope and loss in the South African liberation struggle, 1950-1994 (Paperback)

After more than twenty years of democracy in South Africa, the history of the liberation struggle is losing relevance in the national consciousness as the country grapples with the pressing challenges of poverty, inequality and unemployment. Nevertheless, the liberation struggle spawned many heroes and heroines, some whose contributions have been captured in autobiographies, biographies, book chapters, books and journal articles. There are many more heroes and heroines that are mere footnotes in the vast historiography of the liberation struggle - whose recollections and reflections are recorded in the words of the authors and their names acknowledged as sources in footnotes. The names of a larger number are not mentioned and do not feature even as footnotes in any publication on the history of the struggle. The book The other side of freedom: Stories of hope and loss in South African Liberation Struggle 1950-1994 presents a compilation of 26 profiles of a diverse selection of activists and leaders in the liberation struggle, framed between an introduction, a brief chronological account of the liberation struggle between 1950 and 1994, and a conclusive analysis of the autobiographical accounts as well as their legacy. The chapters present a better and fuller portrait of several unsung heroes and heroines of the South African liberation struggle by penetrating beyond the deeds, ideals, sacrifices, glory and greatness to examine individual human beings who are still living, and their recollections of others who have passed on.

General

Imprint:	HSRC Press
Country of origin:	South Africa
Release date:	September 2016
Authors:	Gregory Houston • Shepi Mati • Hangwelani Magidimisha • Elme Vivier • Mojalefa Dipholo
Dimensions:	240 x 168 x 50mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	308
ISBN-13:	978-0-7969-2557-2
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > General Books > Humanities > History > African history > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Colonization & independence Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political activism > General Books > History > African history > General Books > Biography > General Promotions
LSN:	0-7969-2557-7
Barcode:	9780796925572

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