The Soweto Uprising

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The Soweto Uprising is written by Noor Nieftagodien and published by Ohio University Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0821445235 (ISBN 10) and 9780821445235 (ISBN 13).

The Soweto uprising was a true turning point in South Africa’s 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.