Legacy of Liberation

Legacy of Liberation - Paperback

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Legacy of Liberation - Paperback

Legacy of Liberation - Paperback

by Mark Gevisser
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by Mark Gevisser (Author)

In this gripping social history of South Africa, award-winning journalist Mark Gevisser follows the family of former South African President Thabo Mbeki to make sense of his legacy and understand the future of the country under new President Jacob Zuma. With unparalleled access to Mbeki and Zuma, as well as other key players in the ANC, Gevisser presents an intimate yet accessible account of South Africa's past, present and future. With his stunning account of the Mbeki family's history as a backdrop, Gevisser fleshes out a monumental period in world history that will continue to shape African politics for years to come.

Author Biography

Mark Gevisser is an award-winning journalist who has written for publications including The New York Times, The Nation, London's The Guardian, and the Johannesburg Sunday Times and Mail & Guardian. He was educated at Yale University. He is currently Writer-in-Residence at the University of Pretoria and lives in France and South Africa.

Number of Pages: 400
Dimensions: 1.08 x 9.26 x 6.3 IN
Publication Date: June 08, 2010
ISBN9780230619999
Author Mark Gevisser
PublisherSt. Martin's Griffin
GenreBiography and History
FormatPaperback
PublishedJune 2010
LanguageENG- English
Pages400
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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Mark Gevisser is the author of A Legacy of Liberation: Thabo Mbeki and the Future of the South African Dream, Lost and Found in Johannesburg: A Memoir, and Portraits of Power: Profiles in a Changing South Africa. He is also the coeditor of the pathbreaking anthology Defiant Desire: Gay and Lesbian Lives in South Africa. His journalism and commentary have appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian, Granta, The Wall Street Journal, and other publications. The recipient of a 2012 Open Society Fellowship, he lives in Cape Town, South Africa.

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