An Outline of the Sociological Background to African Labour

Published by (Salisbury: Ensign Publishers, 1961)

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Seller: Christison Rare Books, IOBA SABDA, Gqeberha, South AfricaChristison Rare Books, IOBA SABDA

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203 x 134 mm; saddle-stitched card wrappers; pp. 95; graphs; detailed map showing tribal distribution in the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland. Trace of soiling to cover; a little foxing. Good to very good condition. 'Gone are the days of assuming that what African labour requires is what is "good" for it. Communication is not a vehicle for instruction, but for consultation. To achieve this, a knowledge of sociological background and the problems which arise from environmental change is essential. To the economic planner too, this knowledge is necessary. In these times of stress and transition, when so much of the root causes of racial antagonism and prejudice stems from ignorance and misunderstanding, Professor Clyde Mitchell has, in this easily digestible "outline", provided the reader with an invaluable and authoritative study of the life and customs of the African peoples of Central Africa, and I commend this booklet as essential reading to all who strive for better understanding.' - From the Foreword by A. E. Abrahamson, Minister of Labour, Social Welfare and Housing, Southern Rhodesia.…

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Title
An Outline of the Sociological Background to African Labour
Author
Mitchell, J. Clyde
Publisher
(Salisbury: Ensign Publishers, 1961)
Binding
Soft cover

Christison Rare Books, IOBA SABDA

Gqeberha, South Africa

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Christison Rare Books operates as a mail order business, based in Port Elizabeth. Whereas we stock thousands of books on a wide variety of subjects, our focus has always been on SE Africa - its peoples, wildlife and history. The sole proprietor is Lindsay Christison. Although we do not run an open book shop, prospective customers who would like to examine items described in our on-line list of stock are welcome to make an appointment.

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Natural History, Travel, South Africa, African anthropology, African languages, African exploration, Natal Colony, Zulu People

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