I Write What I Like (Heinemann African Writers Series) - Softcover

Biko, Steve

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0435905988 ISBN 13: 9780435905989

Publisher: Heinemann, 1987

Synopsis

On 12th September 1977, Steve Biko was murdered in his prison cell. He was only 31, but his vision and charisma - captured in this collection of his work - had already transformed the agenda of South African politics. This book covers the basic philosophy of black consciousness, Bantustans, African culture, the institutional church and Western involvement in apartheid.

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I Write What I Like

From the Back Cover:

Steve Biko was one of the foremost figures in South Africa's struggle for liberation from the apartheid regime. Murdered by the police when he was only 30, he had already established himself as a leader through his work as a political activist and his writings on Black Consciousness. I Write What I Like was first published in 1978 shortly after his brutal murder in detention. This collection of writings displays all the qualities which have made Biko one of the most influential thinkers in contemporary South African politics - a profound humanity, passionate conviction, humour and courage.

About this edition

• Publisher: Heinemann
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0435905988
• ISBN 13: 9780435905989
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160