South Africa''s Rule of Violence

Originally published in 1967, South Africa's Rule of Violence is a record of aggression and violence against the black population of South Africa during the Apartheid era.

List of contents

1. What is Apartheid? 2. The Reputation of the Police 3. Torture 4. Four Unforgettable Cases 5. Police Corruption 6. The Frightened Children 7. Strike-Breaking and Crowd Control by the S.A.P. 8. The Recklessness of the Violence 9. Violence in Jail 10. Last Word on the Police 11. The Worst Farm Labour System in the World 12. Legal Background to Farm Labour 13. Child Labour, 1964 Style 14. Violence by Individuals 15. Conclusion.

About the author

Edgar H. Brookes was a Senator in the South African Parliament and was Professor of History and Political History at the University of Natal, South Africa.

Summary

Originally published in 1967, South Africa’s Rule of Violence is a record of aggression and violence against the black population of South Africa during the Apartheid era.

Product details

• Authors: Patrick Duncan
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.07.2024
• EAN: 9781032333632
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3233363-2
• No. of pages: 146
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: South Africa
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Ethnology; Ethnic Studies, Sociology, POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / African, HISTORY / Africa / South / Republic of South Africa, Southern Africa, Regional Studies, Comparative Politics, Regional / International studies, African History, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Race & Ethnic Relations