The Oxford Handbook of South African History
In the late twentieth century, South Africa was the focal point of one of the most contentious political struggles of the postcolonial era. Now a generation removed from the end of apartheid, the country has established a democratic political system while grappling with major issues of the twenty-first century, including globalization, economic inequality, regional conflicts, and climate change. This narrative has often been told through the lens of the colonial era, with a heavy emphasis on the political context.
