From Colonization to Democracy

A New Historical Geography of South Africa

Alan Lester

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English

I.B. Tauris
31 December 1998

African history; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Social & cultural history; Historical geography

This account of the development of modern South African society seeks to establish the geographical and historical context in which change has taken place. The author describes important historical continuities in South Africa which have shaped present society, including social groupings and their stratification, policital institutions, the patterns of human geography, economic structure, and external links and influences.

By: Alan Lester
Imprint: I.B. Tauris
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Volume: v. 8
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 417g
ISBN: 9781860641763
ISBN 10: 1860641768
Pages: 294
Publication Date: 31 December 1998
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

The foundation of a society; colonial expansion, industrialization and Afrikanerdom; the germination of a system; the formulation of a structure; adaptations and contradictions; the reformulation of a structure; policy and reality; the changing South Africa state.

Alan Lester is Lecturer in Geography at St. Mary's University College, University of Surrey. He has researched and taught extensively in South Africa.