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I Write What I Like - by  Steve Biko (Paperback) - 1 of 1

I Write What I Like - by Steve Biko (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • "The most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed.
  • About the Author: Steve Biko (1946-78) is regarded as the father of the Black Consciousness movement in South Africa and a key figure in bringing about the end of apartheid.
  • 240 Pages
  • History, Africa

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About the Book



Originally published: London: Bowerdean Press, 1978. With new introductory material.



Book Synopsis



"The most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed." Like all of Steve Biko's writings, those words testify to the passion, courage, and keen insight that made him one of the most powerful figures in South Africa's struggle against apartheid. They also reflect his conviction that black people in South Africa could not be liberated until they united to break their chains of servitude, a key tenet of the Black Consciousness movement that he helped found.

I Write What I Like contains a selection of Biko's writings from 1969, when he became the president of the South African Students' Organization, to 1972, when he was prohibited from publishing. The collection also includes a preface by Archbishop Desmond Tutu; an introduction by Malusi and Thoko Mpumlwana, who were both involved with Biko in the Black Consciousness movement; a memoir of Biko by Father Aelred Stubbs, his longtime pastor and friend; and a new foreword by Professor Lewis Gordon.

Biko's writings will inspire and educate anyone concerned with issues of racism, postcolonialism, and black nationalism.



From the Back Cover



Steve Biko was one of the foremost figures in South Africa's struggle for liberation from the apartheid regime. Murdered by the police when he was only 30, he had already established himself as a leader through his work as a political activist and his writings on Black Consciousness. I Write What I Like was first published in 1978 shortly after his brutal murder in detention. This collection of writings displays all the qualities which have made Biko one of the most influential thinkers in contemporary South African politics - a profound humanity, passionate conviction, humour and courage.



About the Author



Steve Biko (1946-78) is regarded as the father of the Black Consciousness movement in South Africa and a key figure in bringing about the end of apartheid. He was murdered while in police detention in 1978.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .2 Inches (D)
Weight: .65 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 240
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Africa
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Theme: Republic of South Africa, South
Format: Paperback
Author: Steve Biko
Language: English
Street Date: September 1, 2002
TCIN: 1006090508
UPC: 9780226048970
Item Number (DPCI): 247-17-1978
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: Who wrote the preface for this book?

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Q: What historical significance does this book hold?

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Q: What kind of writing style does Biko use in this collection?

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Q: When was this book originally published?

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  • A: The book was originally published in 1978 shortly after Steve Biko's death.

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