| Description |
1 online resource (168 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Ohio short histories of Africa |
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Ohio short histories of Africa.
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| Contents |
Introduction -- The road to Bloemfontein, 1940-1949 -- Loyalists and rebels, 1950-1960 -- The return of the youth, 1961-1990 -- The Youth League reborn, 1990-2003 -- The new rebellion, 2004-2012 -- Concluding notes : Class of '44 vs Class of '04 |
| Summary |
This book tells the story of the African National Congress (ANC) Youth League from its origins in the 1940s to the early twenty-first century, and examines the controversies over Julius Malema and his influence in contemporary youth politics. The author analyzes the ideology and tactics of its founders, some of whom (notably Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo) later became iconic figures in South African history as well as inspirational figures such as A.P. Mda (father of author Zakes Mda) and Anton Lembede. It shows how the early Youth League gave birth not only to the modern ANC but also to its rival, the Pan Africanist Congress. Dormant for many years, the Youth League reemerged in the transition era under the leadership of Peter Mokaba - infused with the tradition of the militant youth politics of the 1980s. Throughout its history the Youth League has tried to “dynamize” and criticize the ANC from within, while remaining devoted to the mother body and struggling to find a balance between loyalty and rebellion |
| Notes |
"First published by Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd in 2012. First published in North America in 2013 by Ohio University Press"--Title page verso |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 160-163) and index |
| Subject |
African National Congress. Youth League -- History
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| SUBJECT |
African National Congress. Youth League. fast (OCoLC)fst00738520 |
| Subject |
Youth -- Political activity -- South Africa -- History
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Process -- Elections.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Process -- General.
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Youth -- Political activity.
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South Africa.
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| Genre/Form |
History.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2013001105 |
| ISBN |
9780821444573 |
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0821444573 |
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