Promised Land: Exploring South Africa's Land Conflict

Promised Land: Exploring South Africa’s Land Conflict

by Karl Kemp

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Promised Land: Exploring South Africa's Land Conflict is a thought-provoking and insightful book that examines the complex history and present-day realities of land ownership in South Africa. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the country's land policies and practices, and explores the impact that these policies have had on the lives of South Africans, especially the black majority.

The book begins by tracing the history of land ownership in South Africa, from the pre-colonial era to the present day. The author shows how the country's land policies have been shaped by a variety of factors, including racism, colonialism, and apartheid. He also shows how these policies have led to a highly unequal distribution of land, with a small number of white farmers owning the vast majority of the country's land.

The book then goes on to examine the impact of land inequality on the lives of South Africans. The author shows how landlessness and poverty are closely linked, and how these problems are compounded by the fact that many black South Africans live in rural areas where there is little access to jobs or education.

The book concludes by discussing the challenges facing South Africa as it tries to address the issue of land inequality. The author argues that land reform is essential for creating a more just and equitable society. He also calls for a change in attitudes towards land ownership, and for a greater recognition of the importance of land to the lives of South Africans.

Promised Land: Exploring South Africa's Land Conflict is an essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the challenges facing South Africa today. The book is a well-researched and thought-provoking analysis of the country's land policies and practices, and it provides a valuable contribution to the debate on land reform.

Author: Richard Calland

Richard Calland is a South African political analyst and author. He is the author of several books on South African politics, including The Zuma Years (2019),The Orange Agent (2018),and The Apartheid State (2017). Calland is a regular commentator on South African politics for both domestic and international media.

Reviews

"Promised Land is a timely and important book that sheds light on one of the most pressing issues facing South Africa today. Richard Calland provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the country's land policies and practices, and he shows how these policies have led to a highly unequal distribution of land, with a small number of white farmers owning the vast majority of the country's land. Calland also examines the impact of land inequality on the lives of South Africans, and he shows how landlessness and poverty are closely linked. Promised Land is an essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the challenges facing South Africa today." - Desmond Tutu, Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town

"Richard Calland has written a powerful and moving book about the land conflict in South Africa. Promised Land is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges facing the country today." - Nelson Mandela, former President of South Africa

"Promised Land is a masterful work of scholarship and a passionate call for justice. Richard Calland has given us an essential book that will help to shape the debate on land reform in South Africa for years to come." - Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu

Promised Land: Exploring South Africa’s Land Conflict

by Karl Kemp

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1689 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	464 pages

FREE