Public Intellectuals In South Africa

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Public Intellectuals In South Africa

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Author : Chris Broodryk
language : en
Publisher: Wits University Press
Release Date : 2021-07-01

Public Intellectuals In South Africa written by Chris Broodryk and has been published by Wits University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-01 with History categories.

This edited collection gives voice to neglected public intellectuals in the arts, humanities, and journalism in South Africa who gave voice and presence to those who have been marginalized and silenced in South African history Edward Said described a public intellectual as someone who uses accessible language to address a designated public on matters of social and political significance. The essays in Public Intellectuals in South Africa apply this interpretive prism and activist principle to a South African context and tell the stories of well-known figures as well as some that have been mostly forgotten. They include Magema Fuze, John Dube, Aggrey Klaaste, Mewa Ramgobin and Koos Roets, alongside marginalized figures such as Elijah Makiwane, Mandisi Sindo, William Pretorius and Dr Thomas Duncan Greenlees. The essays capture the thoughts and opinions of these historical figures, who the contributors argue are public intellectuals who spoke out against the corruption of power, promoted a progressive politics that challenged the colonial project and its legacies, and encouraged a sustained dissent of the political status quo. Offering fascinating accounts of the life and work of these writers, critics and activists across a range of historical contexts and disciplines, from journalism and arts criticism to history and politics, it enriches the historical record of South African public intellectual life. This volume makes a significant contribution to ongoing debates about the value of research in the arts and humanities, and what constitutes public intellectualism in South Africa.

The Fabric Of Dissent

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Author : Vasu Reddy
language : en
Publisher: BestRed
Release Date : 2020

The Fabric Of Dissent written by Vasu Reddy and has been published by BestRed this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with Intellectuals categories.

"What are public intellectuals? What is their role in social, cultural, political, and academic contexts? What compels them to put forward their ideas? The rich tapestry created in The Fabric of Dissent helps to answer these questions. Offering concise portraits of some seventy-five influential South African public intellectuals, past and present, the book not only showcases an astonishing array of achievements, but also explores the context, influences, and unique tensions shaping each individual's life and bears testimony to their continuing relevance" -- provided by the publisher.

The Texture Of Dissent

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Author : Narnia Bohler-Muller
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022-12-31

The Texture Of Dissent written by Narnia Bohler-Muller and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-12-31 with categories.

Public Intellectuals And The Politics Of Global Africa

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Author : Seifudein Adem
language : en
Publisher: Adonis & Abbey Publishers Ltd
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Public Intellectuals And The Politics Of Global Africa written by Seifudein Adem and has been published by Adonis & Abbey Publishers Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Biography & Autobiography categories.

Ali Mazrui has been described as one of the most original thinkers that Africa has produced, and one of the top 100 living public intellectuals in the world today. This volume uses Mazrui's life and work as a guide towards explaining the historical impact of black public intellectuals such as Julius K. Nyerere, Patrice Lumumba and Barrack Obama. The book explores not only politics and academics, but also religion, gender, class and civil-military relations, bringing together into the black experience both Plato's concept of the "e;philosopher King"e; and V.I. Lenin's notion of the 'intelligentsia'

Dilemmas Of African Intellectuals In South Africa

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Author : Themba Sono
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994

Dilemmas Of African Intellectuals In South Africa written by Themba Sono and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with History categories.

In the author's view, much of the thinking of black intellectuals has been narrowly focused. Here, he looks at the (often political) factors which have caused this Afrocentric approach, and warns against its continuation.

The Fabric Of Dissent

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Author : Vasu Reddy
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-12-16

The Fabric Of Dissent written by Vasu Reddy and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-16 with categories.

African Intellectuals In 19th And Early 20th Century

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Author : Mcebisi Ndletyana
language : en
Publisher: HSRC Publishers
Release Date : 2008

African Intellectuals In 19th And Early 20th Century written by Mcebisi Ndletyana and has been published by HSRC Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

Introducing the lives and works of five exceptional African intellectuals in the former Cape colony, this unique history focuses on the pioneering roles played by these coarchitects of South African modernity and the contributions they made in the fields of literature, poetry, politics, religion, and journalism. Offering an in-depth look into how they reacted to colonial conquest and missionary proselytizing, the intricate process by which these historical figures straddled both the Western and African worlds is fully explored, as well as the ways that these individuals formed the foundation of the modern nationalist liberation struggle against colonialism and apartheid.

African Intellectuals In The Post Colonial World

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Author : Fetson A Kalua
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-08-28

African Intellectuals In The Post Colonial World written by Fetson A Kalua and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-28 with Philosophy categories.

This book examines the role of African intellectuals in the years since the end of colonialism, studying the contribution that has been made by such individuals, both to political causes and to development within Africa. Studying the concept of the "intellectual" within an African context, this book explores the responses of such individuals to crucial issues, such as cultural identity and knowledge production. The author argues that since the end of colonialism in Africa, various, often intertwining, factors, such as nationalism and co-option, have been used by black politicians or the political elites to muddle the roles and functions of black African intellectuals. Focusing on these confused roles and functions, the book posits that, over the years, most intellectuals in Africa have found the practice of "cheerleading" for a political cause more productive than making valuable contributions towards dynamic and progressive leadership in their countries. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of African studies, politics, and development studies.

African Intellectuals And Decolonization

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Author : Nicholas M. Creary
language : en
Publisher: Ohio University Press
Release Date : 2012-10-04

African Intellectuals And Decolonization written by Nicholas M. Creary and has been published by Ohio University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-04 with History categories.

Decades after independence for most African states, the struggle for decolonization is still incomplete, as demonstrated by the fact that Africa remains associated in many Western minds with chaos, illness, and disorder. African and non-African scholars alike still struggle to establish the idea of African humanity, in all its diversity, and to move Africa beyond its historical role as the foil to the West. As this book shows, Africa’s decolonization is an ongoing process across a range of fronts, and intellectuals—both African and non-African—have significant roles to play in that process. The essays collected here examine issues such as representation and retrospection; the roles of intellectuals in the public sphere; and the fundamental question of how to decolonize African knowledges. African Intellectuals and Decolonization outlines ways in which intellectual practice can serve to de-link Africa from its global representation as a debased, subordinated, deviant, and inferior entity. Contributors Lesley Cowling, University of the Witwatersrand Nicholas M. Creary, University at Albany Marlene De La Cruz, Ohio University Carolyn Hamilton, University of Cape Town George Hartley, Ohio University Janet Hess, Sonoma State University T. Spreelin McDonald, Ohio University Ebenezer Adebisi Olawuyi, University of Ibadan Steve Odero Ouma, University of Nairobi Oyeronke Oyewumi, State University of New York at Stony Brook Tsenay Serequeberhan, Morgan State University

The Role Of Intellectuals In The State Society Nexus

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Author : MISTRA MISTRA
language : en
Publisher: African Books Collective
Release Date : 2016-08-06

The Role Of Intellectuals In The State Society Nexus written by MISTRA MISTRA and has been published by African Books Collective this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-06 with Political Science categories.

If we are to talk about a new intellectual movement, the question is begged: what happened to the old intellectual movement? What happened to the thinkers who inspired and led our struggle against colonialism, apartheid and exploitation? What has happened to the thinkers who gave substance and guidance and, in many cases, practical leadership to our attempts to undo the past and forge a new future? In pursuit of answers to these questions, the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA), in partnership with the Liliesleaf Trust, hosted a roundtable in March 2015 with the theme The Role of Intellectuals in the State-Society Nexus. Inputs were provided by a range of thinkers, including Ibbo Mandaza, Ben Turok, Ari Sitas, Ayanda Ntsaluba, Xolela Mangcu, Joel Netshitenzhe, Tshilidzi Marwala and Nomboniso Gasa, as well as provocative and piercing contributions from the attendees. This publication aims to put the inputs and debates at the roundtable further into the public domain, and simply records the contributions of the main speakers, the respondents, as well as the discussion from the floor. The rigorous debate at the roundtable spilled out of the boundaries of the event itself and encouraged a number of thinkers to provide additional material for this publication: Z. Pallo Jordan, David Moore (with Tshilidzi Marwala) and Desiree Lewis.