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OverviewThe re-emergence of debates on the decolonisation of knowledge has revived interest in the National Question, which began over a century ago and remains unresolved. Tensions that were suppressed and hidden in the past are now being openly debated. Despite this, the goal of one united nation living prosperously under a constitutional democracy remains elusive. This volume examines the way in which various strands of left thought have addressed the National Question, especially during the apartheid years, and goes on to discuss its relevance for South Africa today and in the future. Contributors have defined the question as they believe appropriate, which has resulted in a rich tapestry of interweaving perceptions about the unresolved National Question. The volume is structured in two parts. The first examines four foundational traditions – Marxism-Leninism (the Colonialism of a Special Type thesis); the Congress tradition; the Trotskyist tradition; and Africanism. The second part explores the various shifts in the debate from the 1960s onwards, and includes chapters on Afrikaner nationalism, ethnic issues, Black Consciousness, feminism, workerism and constitutionalism. By revisiting these debates, the volume will become a catalyst for an enriched debate on our identity and our future. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Edward Webster , Karin Pampallis , Edward Webster , John MawbeyPublisher: Wits University Press Imprint: Wits University Press Weight: 565.000kg ISBN: 9781776140220ISBN 10: 1776140222 Pages: 336 Publication Date: 01 November 2017 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsThe Unresolved National Question in South Africa is an extremely valuable contribution to the decades-long debate on South African nationhood. Its striking feature is its highly professional and balanced approach to the various narratives and traditions Author InformationEdward Webster is Research Professor in the Society, Work and Development Institute (SWOP) at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. Karin Pampallis is an editor and publications manager of the Hidden Voices Project located in the Society, Work and Development Institute (SWOP) at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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