Coming of Age

"Coming of Age: Studies in South African Citizenship and Politics" is a significant collection of essays that examines the complex socio-political fabric of South Africa during the pivotal interwar period. This work delves into the evolving definitions of citizenship, the challenges of governance, and the formation of a national political identity in the decades following the establishment of the Union of South Africa.The contributors explore themes of constitutional development, the rights and responsibilities of the citizenry, and the intricate relationship between the diverse populations within the country. As a scholarly reflection on a nation in transition, the book provides deep insights into the legislative and social debates that shaped early twentieth-century South African policy. This collection serves as a vital historical record for researchers and students of political science, offering a contemporary perspective on the intellectual and political currents of 1930. By analyzing the structural foundations of the state, these studies illuminate the foundational conflicts and aspirations that have influenced the trajectory of South African history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pages: 460, Hardcover, Tradd Street Press