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Book Title
An Economic History of South Africa: Conquest, Discrimination, a,
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Revised
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Country/Region of Manufacture
South Africa
ISBN
9780521616416

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10
0521616417
ISBN-13
9780521616416
eBay Product ID (ePID)
44890850

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
328 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Economic History of South Africa : Conquest, Discrimination and Development
Publication Year
2005
Subject
Europe / Renaissance, Economic Conditions
Type
Textbook
Author
Charles H. Feinstein
Subject Area
Business & Economics, History
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
15.2 Oz
Item Length
8.9 in
Item Width
6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2005-047006
Reviews
'… an authoritative work destined for the student in the fields of (South) African economics, history and politics.'The Journal of Modern African Studies, '… a masterful contribution to our understanding of the interplay between the processes of conquest, discrimination and economic development in South Africa up until the advent of democracy in 1994. … this book is essential.' Journal of African History, '� an authoritative work destined for the student in the fields of (South) African economics, history and politics.' The Journal of Modern African Studies, "This comprehensive survey of South Africa's economic history is highly recommended and would make a fine college text to complement standard political histories. Scholars will long be indebted to Feinstein for bringing together so much primary and secondary material in such a readable way." -Peter Limb, Michigan State University, African Studies Review, "As one would expect from such an eminent economist, Feinstein provides the reader with a solid introduction to South African economic history...It should be purchased by all libraries with an African collection and by South African scholars as a core book in their collection." -Roger B. Beck, Eastern Illinois University, '… an authoritative work destined for the student in the fields of (South) African economics, history and politics.' The Journal of Modern African Studies, 'An Economic History of South Africa [is] an excellent overview of the county's history. it will be of interest to anyone who wants an introduction to South Africa. It would be a shame if the readership of this accessible volume were confined to those studying economic history, for no one reading this book will doubt the difficult legacy of social inequality and economic injustice inherited by the post-apartheid South African government.' Economic History Review, '� a masterful contribution to our understanding of the interplay between the processes of conquest, discrimination and economic development in South Africa up until the advent of democracy in 1994. � this book is essential.' Journal of African History, "An Economic History of South Africa highlights the costs that have been imposed on the majority populations and the economy itself by the illogic of racial exploitation and the denial of educational and occupational opportunity. This book provides a reliable introduction to the economic history of South Africa." -James L. A. Webb, Jr., Colby College, '… a masterful contribution to our understanding of the interplay between the processes of conquest, discrimination and economic development in South Africa up until the advent of democracy in 1994. … this book is essential.'Journal of African History, '... an authoritative work destined for the student in the fields of (South) African economics, history and politics.' The Journal of Modern African Studies
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Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
330.968
Table Of Content
1. Setting the context: South Africa in international perspective; 2. Seizing the land: conquest and dispossession; 3. Making the labour force: Coercion and discrimination; 4. Creating the colour bar: formal barriers, poor whites, and 'civilized' labour; 5. Exporting the gold: the vital role of the mineral revolution; 6. Transforming the economy: the rise of manufacturing and commercial agriculture; 7. Separating the races: the imposition of apartheid; 8. Forcing the pace: rapid progress despite constraints; 9. Hitting the barriers: from triumph to disaster: 10. Confronting the contradictions: the final crisis and the retreat from apartheid.
Synopsis
Charles Feinstein surveys five hundred years of South African economic history from the years preceding European settlements in 1652 through to the post-Apartheid era. Following the early phase of slow growth, he charts the transformation of the economy as a result of the discovery of diamonds and gold in the 1870s, and the rapid rise of industry in the wartime years. Finally, emphasizing the ways by which the black population was deprived of land, and induced to supply labor for white farms, mines and factories, Feinstein documents the introduction of apartheid after 1948, and its consequences for economic performance,, This book is the first economic history of South Africa in over sixty years. Professor Charles H. Feinstein offers an authoritative survey of five hundred years of South African economic history from the years preceding European settlements in 1652 through to the post-Apartheid era. He charts the early phase of slow growth, and then the transformation of the economy as a result of the discovery of diamonds and gold in the 1870s, followed by the rapid rise of industry in the wartime years. The final chapters cover the introduction of apartheid after 1948, and its consequences for economic performance. Special attention is given to the processes by which the black population were deprived of their land, and to the methods by which they were induced to supply labour for white farms, mines and factories. This book will be essential reading for students in economics, African history, imperial history and politics., The first economic history of South Africa in over sixty years. It examines five hundred years of South African economic history from the years preceding European settlements through to the post-Apartheid era. This book will be essential reading for students in economics, African history, imperial history and politics.
LC Classification Number
HC905

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