South Africa (Seminar Studies in History Series): The Rise and Fall of Apartheid
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What¿s it about?Focusing on the rise and fall of Apartheid, this new introductory text explores the history of South Africa from 1948, when the Nationalists came to power, until its dramatic collapse in the 1990s. Two introductory chapters set the system of Apartheid in historical context, looking at the origins of population, slavery and early manifestations of racism, and the consolidation of white rule. The core of this book focuses on how Apartheid evolved during the Nationalist period, the rise of the opposition and the collapse of the system, through to its continuing legacy today.
Introduction to the SeriesAcknowledgementsChronologyList of Maps and FiguresMapsPt. 1Setting the Scene11Introduction32Historical Background10Pt. 2Analysis333The Basis of Apartheid354Growing Contradictions625The Collapse of Apartheid87Pt. 3Assessment1116The Legacy of Apartheid113Pt. 4Documents121Glossary155Who's Who158Guide to Further Reading161References165Index168
