The Fabric of Dissent - Public Intellectuals in South Africa (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	BestRed
Country of origin:	South Africa
Release date:	November 2020
Authors:	Vasu Reddy • Narnia Bohler-Muller • Gregory Houston • Maxi Schoeman • Heather Thuynsma
Dimensions:	250 x 176 x 33mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	304
ISBN-13:	978-1-928246-40-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > General Books > History > General Promotions
LSN:	1-928246-40-0
Barcode:	9781928246404

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