Yours for the union
Baruch Hirson
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Yours for the union
Published
2017
Publisher
Zed Books, Limited
Pages
263
ISBN-13
9781783609833
Description
"Yours for the Union stands as a landmark history of the making of the black working class in South Africa. Drawing on a wide range of sources, it covers the crucial period of 1930?47, when South Africa's rapid industrialisation led to the dramatic growth of the working class, and uncontrolled urbanisation resulted in vast shanty towns which became a focal point for resistance and protest. Importantly, Hirson was one of the first historians to go beyond the traditional focus on the mines and factory workplaces, broadening his account to include the lesser known community struggles of the urban ghettoes and rural reserves. Written by an author with first-hand involvement in South African labour struggles, Yours for the Union broke new ground with its account of the effort to mobilise urban squatters, domestic workers and rural peasants, and remains an indispensable resource for the study of the South African labour movement."--
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How many pages are in Yours for the union?
This edition of Yours for the union has approximately 263 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Yours for the union?
For most readers, Yours for the union typically takes between 5h 29m and 3h 39m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 65,750 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Yours for the union?
The estimated word count for Yours for the union is approximately 65,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Yours for the union?
Yours for the union was written by Baruch Hirson.
When was Yours for the union published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2017. The original work may have been published on a different date.