Class and Consciousness: The Black Petty Bourgeoisie in South Africa, 1924 to 19

Description: Class and Consciousness by Alan G. Cobley A discussion of the emergence, and nature of, the black bourgeoisie in South Africa, putting this "class" into its historical context. It demonstrates the role of African elites, the origins of African capitalism and the development of African nationalism. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is the first book to discuss the emergence and nature of the black bourgeoisie in South Africa in its historical context as a class in itself and for itself. It reveals how, by the 1920s, the black petty bourgeoisie was emerging in South Africa through the process of capitalist development, out of pre-existing elites and out of new elites based mainly in the new industrial centers. The book then discusses how the black petty bourgeoise deployed, in the 1930s, a wide range of class-specific social and cultural networks (using forms borrowed from the dominant classes) as a means of entrenching and reproducing its class position.The book details the significant differentiation within the black petty bourgeoisie--revealing it to be divided into a more economically secure upper stratum and a much larger lower stratum which was always vulnerable to proletarianisation. The book also shows that members of the petty black bourgeoisie virtually monopolized political leadership in black communities up to 1950 and beyond. This had very important consequences for the formulation and articulation of black political objectives at both the local and national levels and especially for the developing African nationalist movement. Author Biography ALAN GREGOR COBLEY is a Lecturer in African History at the University of West Indies, Bridgetown, Barbados. His academic interests are in South African History, with special reference to twentieth-century black social and cultural history. Table of Contents PrefaceIntroductionIndustrialisation, Urbanisation and Class in South AfricaThe Structure of Economic Relations in the Urban African Community, 1924-1950The Black Petty Bourgeoisie: Social Origins and Cultural ConsciousnessFaith, Style, and Consciousness: The Churches, the Americans, and the Black Petty BourgeoisieEconomic Experiences and Entrepreneurial Ideologies: The Politics of Black Business, 1924-1950"Black Radicals": Workers Movements, Community Politics and the Black Petty Bourgeoisie, 1924-1950BibliographyIndex Promotional A valuable source for anyone interested in modern South African history, this is the first book to discuss the emergence and nature of the black bourgeoisie in South Africain its historical context as a class in itself and for itself. Long Description This is the first book to discuss the emergence and nature of the black bourgeoisie in South Africa in its historical context as a class in itself and for itself. It reveals how, by the 1920s, the black petty bourgeoisie was emerging in South Africa through the process of capitalist development, out of pre-existing elites and out of new elites based mainly in the new industrial centers. The book then discusses how the black petty bourgeoise deployed, in the 1930s, a wide range of class-specific social and cultural networks (using forms borrowed from the dominant classes) as a means of entrenching and reproducing its class position. The book details the significant differentiation within the black petty bourgeoisie--revealing it to be divided into a more economically secure upper stratum and a much larger lower stratum which was always vulnerable to proletarianisation. The book also shows that members of the petty black bourgeoisie virtually monopolized political leadership in black communities up to 1950 and beyond. This had very important consequences for the formulation and articulation of black political objectives at both the local and national levels and especially for the developing African nationalist movement. Promotional "Headline" A valuable source for anyone interested in modern South African history, this is the first book to discuss the emergence and nature of the black bourgeoisie in South Africain its historical context as a class in itself and for itself. Details ISBN0313267081 Year 1990 ISBN-10 0313267081 ISBN-13 9780313267086 Format Hardcover Publication Date 1990-05-21 Country of Publication United States DEWEY 968.05 Illustrations Illustrations, facsims.,ports. Place of Publication Westport Series Contributions in Afro-American and African Studies: Contemporary Black Poets Pages 272 Subtitle The Black Petty Bourgeoisie in South Africa, 1924 to 1950 Short Title CLASS & CONSCIOUSNESS Language English Media Book Series Number 127 Author Alan G. Cobley Imprint Praeger Publishers Inc UK Release Date 1990-05-21 AU Release Date 1990-05-21 NZ Release Date 1990-05-21 US Release Date 1990-05-21 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Audience Undergraduate Audience Age 7-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:16457204;

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