New History of South AfricaSince the last illustrated history of South Africa was published, far-reaching changes have affected not only the country, but the writing of history itself. In the New History of South Africa, 31 of South Africa s foremost share fresh insights and new approaches to the story of this country. Up-to-date international research is woven into a readable narrative history that makes the past come alive. Readable, yet authoritative, this is the story of South Africa, as it has not been told before. |
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... social and economic control over others . This gave rise to three social categories in pre - colonial societies - chiefs , commoners and clients . The basic social and economic unit in almost all southern African societies is that of ...
... social and economic control over others . This gave rise to three social categories in pre - colonial societies - chiefs , commoners and clients . The basic social and economic unit in almost all southern African societies is that of ...
Page 314
... social engineer , but he rare- ly referred to the extensive literature on so- cial engineering . What he did learn was that research and the aura of social science could be used to shape and defend social policies . When he became ...
... social engineer , but he rare- ly referred to the extensive literature on so- cial engineering . What he did learn was that research and the aura of social science could be used to shape and defend social policies . When he became ...
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... social justice and long- term sustainability ? ' It soon became clear to Nelson Mandela and the first ANC cabinet members that there were just not enough resources to make good on the ANC's promises to its voters ABOVE : Tokyo Sexwale ...
... social justice and long- term sustainability ? ' It soon became clear to Nelson Mandela and the first ANC cabinet members that there were just not enough resources to make good on the ANC's promises to its voters ABOVE : Tokyo Sexwale ...
Contents
A NEW SOCIETY DRAWN FROM THREE | 40 |
The Khoikhoi and the Dutch | 50 |
People of bondage The Muslim community | 68 |
Copyright | |
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