An Economic History of South Africa: Conquest, Discrimination and Development - Couverture souple

Feinstein, Charles H.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0521616417 ISBN 13 : 9780521616416

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2010

Synopsis

An Economic History of South Africa This book examines five hundred years of South African economic history.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

This book is the first economic history of South Africa in over sixty years. Professor Charles H. Feinstein offers an authoritative survey of five hundred years of South African economic history from the years preceding European settlements in 1652 through to the post-Apartheid era. He charts the early phase of slow growth, and then the transformation of the economy as a result of the discovery of diamonds and gold in the 1870s, followed by the rapid rise of industry in the wartime years. The final chapters cover the introduction of apartheid after 1948, and its consequences for economic performance. Special attention is given to the processes by which the black population were deprived of their land, and to the methods by which they were induced to supply labour for white farms, mines and factories. This book will be essential reading for students in economics, African history, imperial history and politics.

Revue de presse :

'An Economic History of South Africa [is] an excellent overview of the county's history. it will be of interest to anyone who wants an introduction to South Africa. It would be a shame if the readership of this accessible volume were confined to those studying economic history, for no one reading this book will doubt the difficult legacy of social inequality and economic injustice inherited by the post-apartheid South African government.' Economic History Review

'... an authoritative work destined for the student in the fields of (South) African economics, history and politics.' The Journal of Modern African Studies

'... a masterful contribution to our understanding of the interplay between the processes of conquest, discrimination and economic development in South Africa up until the advent of democracy in 1994. ... this book is essential.' Journal of African History

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0521616417
• ISBN 13: 9780521616416
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 328