South Africa 1948–1994

by Rosemary Mulholland

• ISBN13: 9780521576789
• ISBN10: 0521576784
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-08-28
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Summary

This book focuses on the struggle for political and social freedom by the black majority in South Africa. The book begins with an account of the origins of racism, segregation and republicanism before 1948. It then concentrates on the history of South Africa following the establishment of the apartheid regime. Topics include apartheid in practice, the emergence of protest movements, the Sharpeville massacre, the pressures for change and the end of apartheid culminating in Nelson Mandela's appointment as president. This highly illustrated text is based around lead questions and activities; provides essential knowledge through background briefings; encourages analysis of the issues through investigations; contains review sections to aid clarity and allow students opportunities for revision.

Table of Contents

The creation of the apartheid state	4	(18)
Apartheid -- old wine in new bottles	4	(4)
Legislation for inequality 1910-48	8	(3)
Politics in a changing society	11	(6)
The impact of the Second World War	17	(2)
1948 -- Triumph of the Nationalists	19	(2)
Review: The making of the apartheid state	21	(1)
The nature of the apartheid state	22	(13)
The apartheid state	22	(2)
Apartheid in practice	24	(6)
Coloured voting rights	30	(2)
Education	32	(2)
Review: Legalising the apartheid state	34	(1)
Resistance and repression	35	(17)
Opposing apartheid	35	(7)
Sharpeville	42	(2)
The state grows in confidence	44	(2)
Protest becomes violent	46	(2)
Youthful resistance	48	(3)
Review: Resisting apartheid	51	(1)
The end of white minority rule	52
The regime weakens	52	(3)
The forces for change	55	(5)
Change at last	60	(4)
Review: The end of apartheid	64
Index	inside back cover