{"product_id":"a-social-history-from-below-9780796926753","title":"A Social History from Below","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracing the social history of a historically Coloured South African township, the authors of this revealing collection present the edited transcripts of life-story interviews with twenty-five current and past residents of Wentworth. This history from below  resoundingly refutes unfounded generalizations  about the townships' residents, illustrating the diversity of the community's members and the impact of major transformations since the late 1950s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONTENTS: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial History, Wentworth, and Life Stories \u003cem\u003eG. Houston.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharles Smith: Businessman and Philanthropist \u003cem\u003eG. Houston.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHector Henry: Life in Clairwood and Wentworth \u003cem\u003eG. Houston.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheresa Saber Sr.: The Early Wentworth \u003cem\u003eM. Harold.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbert Stephens: Teacher, Sports Administrator, and Church Leader \u003cem\u003eG. Houston.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePastor Colin Lafoy: Building Churches and Leading Congregations \u003cem\u003eG. Houston.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarie Bassier: Fighting for Justice and Equality \u003cem\u003eD. Smith.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErrol Burgess: Musician, Teacher, and Church Volunteer \u003cem\u003eG. Houston.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdna Burgess: A Life of Service \u003cem\u003eH. van Rooyen.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElaine Clements: A Woman of Vision and Faith \u003cem\u003eH. van Rooyen.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenetia du Plooy: Migrating and Providing Ministry \u003cem\u003eD. Smith.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLorraine Callaghan: Mischievous, Industrious, and Entrepreneurial \u003cem\u003eH. van Rooyen.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonica Brown: Rising Above Alcohol and Skin Colour \u003cem\u003eT. Saber Jr. and D. Smith.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEric Walljee: On Family Separation and Politics \u003cem\u003eG. Houston.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEthne Ogle: Triumphing over Obstacles in the Educational System \u003cem\u003eT. Saber Jr. and D. Smith.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreta Apelgren: Social Work, Politicization, and Armed Struggle \u003cem\u003eB. Anderson.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesmond D'Sa: Community and Environmental Activist \u003cem\u003eG. Houston.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrian Fynn: Football, Its Foundations, and Friendships \u003cem\u003eB. Anderson.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnthony Hulley: Assegai, Youth Activism, and Politics \u003cem\u003eG. Houston.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeona Theron: Constitutional Court Judge \u003ci\u003eD. Smith.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronwynne Anderson: Surviving and Addressing Violence in the Community \u003cem\u003eM. Couch.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColin Ogle: School Boycotts and Anti-Apartheid Activity \u003cem\u003eG. Houston.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronwyn Jacobs: Insider-Outsider \u003cem\u003eH. van Rooyen.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWilliam Goldstone: Reflections on Wentworth \u003cem\u003eM. Couch.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIrene Taylor-Fynn: Hime Street, Gangsterism, and Community Activism \u003cem\u003eG. Houston.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllan Holmes: The Barracks \u003cem\u003eG. Houston.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflections on Wentworth's Social History \u003cem\u003eG. Houston et al.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lynne Rienner Pub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51038176117079,"sku":"9780796926753","price":33.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780796926753.jpg?v=1750939363","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/a-social-history-from-below-9780796926753","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}