Writing Left - The Radical Journalism of Ruth First

This book presents a detailed study of the political journalism of Ruth First - an independent thinker and a headstrong journalist who stood her ground in a male-dominated liberation movement. The subject matter in this book discusses her unwavering commitment and contribution to a free press.

List of contents

Credits
Series foreword
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Growing up left
2. University, politics and the party
3. The Congress Alliance
4. A press with a mission
5. Building a campaign
6. Building an identity
7. The economy of poverty
8. A battle won
9. Towards new horizons
10. A battle lost
11. The struggle for silence
12. Postscript
13. Bibliography
14. Index

Summary

This book presents a detailed study of the political journalism of Ruth First – an independent thinker and a headstrong journalist who stood her ground in a male-dominated liberation movement. The subject matter in this book discusses her unwavering commitment and contribution to a free press.

Product details

• Authors: Donald Pinnock, Pinnock Donald
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 02.12.2024
• EAN: 9781032958842
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3295884-2
• No. of pages: 268
• Series: 30 Years of Democracy in South Africa
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; HISTORY / Africa / South / Republic of South Africa, LITERARY CRITICISM / Subjects & Themes / Politics, Southern Africa, Regional Studies, Comparative Politics, Regional / International studies, African History, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / African Studies