“Deeply thought-provoking” — Tyrone August, Cape Times
“Makes a good job of weaving together a number of strands that make the totality of the powerful persona Biko became ... Sheds new light on more than just Biko” — Sam Mkokeli, Business Day
Interest in the iconic Steve Biko has strongly revived, as the current generation of activists calls on his legacy and thoughts. Biko is cited and disputed particularly in the #RhodesMustFall and decolonisation movements. This comprehensive biography, shortlisted for the Alan Paton award, explores Biko's life, the people and ideas that shaped him, and his part in Black Consciousness and the struggle. Updated in an affordable new edition, Biko: A Biography presents a new generation with nuanced insights into the life and thought of a South African hero.
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“Deeply thought-provoking” — Tyrone August, Cape Times
“Makes a good job of weaving together a number of strands that make the totality of the powerful persona Biko became ... Sheds new light on more than just Biko” — Sam Mkokeli, Business Day
Interest in the iconic Steve Biko has strongly revived, as the current generation of activists calls on his legacy and thoughts. Biko is cited and disputed particularly in the #RhodesMustFall and decolonisation movements. This comprehensive biography, shortlisted for the Alan Paton award, explores Biko's life, the people and ideas that shaped him, and his part in Black Consciousness and the struggle. Updated in an affordable new edition, Biko: A Biography presents a new generation with nuanced insights into the life and thought of a South African hero.
Imprint | Tafelberg Publishers Ltd |
Country of origin | South Africa |
Release date | September 2017 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 4 - 8 working days |
Authors | Xolela Mangcu |
Dimensions | 198 x 130 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 364 |
Edition | Anniversary Edition |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-624-08176-0 |
Barcode | 9780624081760 |
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LSN | 0-624-08176-1 |