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Ohio University Press Soweto Uprising by Noor Nieftagodien
The Soweto uprising was a true turning point in South Africas history. Even to contemporaries it seemed to mark the beginning of the end of apartheid. This compelling book examines both the underlying causes and the immediate factors that led to this watershed event. It looks at the crucial roles of Black Consciousness ideology and nascent school-based organizations in shaping the character and form of the revolt. What began as a peaceful and coordinated demonstration rapidly turned into a violent protest when police opened fire on students. This short history explains the uprising and its aftermath from the perspective of its main participants the youth by drawing on a rich body of oral histories.show more