The History of Black Mineworkers in South Africa, Pt. 1 - Mining in South Africa and the Genesis of Apartheid, 1871-1948 (Hardcover)

South Africa's prosperity was built on the wealth dragged out of the ground by mine workers: the first volume of three runs up to the defeat of the mineworkers' strike in 1946 and the election of the first Nationalist Party government. Key Features include: Information on the early days of the industry from slavery to compound labour. Explanation of the coercive forces that drove workers to the mines and of the creation of a permanent supply of cheap black labour. Strikes and Protests from the 1920s to 1946

General

Imprint:	The Merlin Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2005
Authors:	V.L. Allen
Dimensions:	223 x 143mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	511
ISBN-13:	978-0-85036-565-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Industrial history Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Black studies Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Primary industries > Mining industry Books > History > History of specific subjects > Industrial history
LSN:	0-85036-565-1
Barcode:	9780850365658

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