The road to democracy: International solidarity - Hardcover

South African Democracy Education Trust

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 186888502X ISBN 13: 9781868885022

Publisher: Unisa Press, 2008

Synopsis

The third volume in the series examines the role of anti-apartheid movements around the world. The global anti-apartheid movement was very successful in creating awareness of the liberation struggle in South Africa, and in contributing to the downfall of the apartheid government.

This volume, in 2 parts, brings together analyses which in the main are written by activist scholars with deep roots in the movements and organizations they are writing about.

About this title

Synopsis:

The third volume in the series examines the role of anti-apartheid movements around the world and their success in both creating awareness of the liberation struggle in South Africa, and in contributing to the downfall of the apartheid government. This volume, in two parts, brings together analysis written by activist scholars with deep roots in the movements and organisations they are writing about.This first part focuses on International Solidarity with the liberation struggle. It covers the contribution of various international organisations, governments and their peoples, and solidarity organisations, to the liberation struggle in South Africa. In particular, the roles of nine western European countries are discussed: West Germany; Belgium; Austria; France; The Netherlands; Portugal; Spain; Greece and Switzerland.The second part focuses on African solidarity, with an emphasis on the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) and its Liberation Committee; various countries in the southern African region, including the role that Tanzania and Zambia played; as well as countries in west, east and North Africa.This is a major resource for historians, scholars and anyone interested in the history of South Africa, and will be valued by future generations for its sensitive collection of highly significant historical material.

About the Author:

South African Education Democracy Trust (SADET) was established after the South African President, Thabo Mbeki expressed concern about the paucity of historical material on South Africa's road to democracy. SADET drew together scholars from a variety of countries, with an emphasis on nationals from the countries under study, and/or major actors in international organisations, governmental agencies or solidarity movements being reviewed here. Dr Gregory Houston is both a highly regarded researcher and SADET's Executive Director.

About this edition

• Publisher: Unisa Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 186888502X
• ISBN 13: 9781868885022
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1467