Nigel Worden Knihy

Examines the making of modern South Africa. Thematic chapters discuss the emergence and consolidation of white political hegemony, changes on the land, urbanization and town culture, racism, segregation and apartheid, and patterns of resistance.

The new edition of The Making of Modern South Africa provides a comprehensive, current introduction to the key themes and debates concerning the history of this controversial country. Engagingly written, the author provides a sharp, analytical overview of the new South Africa.