The History of Black Mineworkers in South Africa, Pt. 2 - Apartheid Repression and Dissent in the Mines, 1948-1982 (Hardcover)

Surveys developments from the establishment of the Apartheid state to 1982 when it was being challenged in the mines, factories and townships. After the Soweto Revolt, the government slowly began to compromise and by 1982 the conditions were present for the formation of a new union for black mineworkers. Key Features include studies of: Recruitment, harsh working conditions and work-related deaths and injuries, including a detailed account of the Coalbrook Colliery disaster in 1960 when 437 were killed. A wave of dissent by black students and industrial workers arose in the 1970s. The Guardian newspaper conducted a successful wages campaign for black workers. Black mineworkers joined the protesters in 1973-1976 when more than 200 of them were killed. These protests were followed by the Soweto uprising, by township violence and by a state response that was both oppressive and conciliatory

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Imprint:	The Merlin Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2005
Authors:	V.L. Allen
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	509
ISBN-13:	978-0-85036-566-5
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 Promotions
LSN:	0-85036-566-X
Barcode:	9780850365665

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