The Soweto uprising was a true turning point in South Africa’s history. Even to contemporaries, it seemed to mark the beginning of the end of apartheid. This compelling book examines both the underlying causes and the immediate factors that led to this watershed event. It looks at the crucial roles of Black Consciousness ideology and nascent school-based organizations in shaping the character and form of the revolt. What began as a peaceful and coordinated demonstration rapidly turned into a violent protest when police opened fire on students. This short history explains the uprising and its aftermath from the perspective of its main participants, the youth, by drawing on a rich body of oral histories.
Author: Noor Nieftagodien
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Ohio University Press
Published: 12/08/2014
Series: Ohio Short Histories of Africa
Pages: 166
Weight: 0.3lbs
Size: 6.90h x 4.30w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780821421543
Language: English
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