South Africa's Diverse Peoples: A Reference Sourcebook Contributor(s): Frankental, Sally (Author), Sichone, Owen (Author) |
|
![]() |
ISBN: 1576076741 ISBN-13: 9781576076743 Publisher: ABC-CLIO OUR PRICE: $82.17 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2005 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General - History | Africa - South - Republic Of South Africa - Social Science | Human Geography |
Dewey: 968 |
LCCN: 2005029135 |
Series: Ethnic Diversity Within Nations |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.52" W x 9.32" (1.24 lbs) 336 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Southern Africa |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Nelson Mandela's release from prison in February 1990 was the defining moment in South Africa's transition from apartheid to democracy. But as this fascinating study shows, the racial history of South Africa is much more complex than a simple struggle between black and white. How did South Africa become a crossroads for peoples as diverse as the Zulu, the Xhosa, the Dutch, and the Chinese? Did the end of apartheid really herald a new dawn in race relations, or have the scars of those years yet to truly heal? To answer these questions, this timely volume examines South Africa's ethnic history over 500 years. From the earliest contacts between Europeans and Africans to the country's changing role in the post-apartheid era, this reference work traces the fascinating racial history of South Africa before, during, and after the apartheid years. |