This is a collection of the writing of the famous activist and black consciousness leaders Steve Biko, prefaced by Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Before his untimely death in detention (he was only 30 when he was killed) Biko was an instrumental force in uniting black Africans in the struggle against the apartheid regime. This collection represents his writing in the journal of the South African Student organisation where his column was titled "I write what I like and was written under the pseudonym of "Frank Talk" and includes other journal articles which Steve wrote at the time.
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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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Soft cover. Etat : As New. 1st Edition. As New, An Unread Copy. May Have Minor Shelf Wear To Edges and/or Turned Corners. For More Information On Condition, Please See All Photos. "I Write What I Like" is a book by Steve Biko, a noted anti-apartheid activist in South Africa. The book is a compilation of writings, interviews, and trial transcripts by Steve Biko, comprising 19 parts. It contains a selection of Biko's writings from 1969, when he became the president of the South African Students' Organization, to 1972, when he was prohibited from publishing. The book promotes key tenets of the Black Consciousness Movement (BCM), notably, the need for Black unity and pride to end oppression. The book's title comes from essays Biko published under the pseudonym Frank Talk in SASO's newsletter. N° de réf. du vendeur 010549
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. This is a collection of the writing of the famous activist and black consciousness leaders Steve Biko, prefaced by Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Before his untimely death in detention (he was only 30 when he was killed) Biko was an instrumental force in uniting black Africans in the struggle against the apartheid regime. This collection represents his writing in the journal of the South African Student organisation where his column was titled "I write what I like and was written under the pseudonym of "Frank Talk" and includes other journal articles which Steve wrote at the time. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR002690377
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