Afrikaners of South Africa

First Published in 1991. This monograph holds a collection of Afrikaner texts which few of were written in English. The choice was deliberate as the author wanted to see what was really said in the language which is such a part of the Afrikaner soul (volksiel). It also looks at the Dutch influence on Afrikaans.

List of contents

Preface 1. From ‘Dietsman’ to ‘Duusman’ 2. From a group unto itself 3. A Culture of the few 4. The Battle for the Mind 5. The ‘Hen-en’ (Volk) and the ‘Volkies’ 6. Timeo Danaos Postscript The Monolith under Pressure

About the author

Vernon February

Summary

First Published in 1991. This monograph holds a collection of Afrikaner texts which few of were written in English. The choice was deliberate as the author wanted to see what was really said in the language which is such a part of the Afrikaner soul (volksiel). It also looks at the Dutch influence on Afrikaans.

Product details

• Authors: February, Vernon February
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.02.2016
• EAN: 9781138966291
• ISBN: 978-1-138-96629-1
• No. of pages: 308
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general)