The Foundations of Anti-Apartheid : Liberal Humanitarians and Transnational Activists in Britain and the United States, C.1919-64

Anti-apartheid was one of the most significant international causes of the late twentieth century. The book provides the first detailed history of the emergence of anti-apartheid activism in Britain and the USA, tracing the network of individuals and groups who shaped the moral and political character of the movement. Anti-apartheid was one of the most significant international causes of the late twentieth century. The book provides the first detailed history of the emergence of anti-apartheid activism in Britain and the USA, tracing the network of individuals and groups who shaped the moral and political character of the movement. The book argues that the fundamental concept underpinning international solidarity with anti-apartheid movements in South Africa was a moral understanding of political rights that reveals the links between anti-apartheid and older forms of humanitarianism. The book also traces how the key strategies of transnational anti-apartheid movements -- campaigns for economic sanctions, organised boycotts, and fundraising in support of movements within South Africa -- were established, in principle and often in practice, by the early 1960s Cover......Page 1 Contents......Page 8 Acknowledgements......Page 9 List of Abbreviations......Page 11 1 Introduction......Page 14 2 Humanitarian Networks and Segregation......Page 25 3 South African Liberalism and 'Friends of Africa'......Page 44 4 Human Rights and Anti-Colonialism......Page 72 5 The Nationalist Challenge......Page 94 6 Sites of Struggle – the Emerging Anti-Apartheid Network......Page 131 7 Sharpeville, Sanctions and the Making of a Transnational Movement......Page 169 8 Epilogue and Conclusion......Page 209 Notes......Page 216 Bibliography......Page 251 Index......Page 266 Anti-apartheid Was One Of The Most Significant International Causes Of The Late 20th Century. This Book Provides A Detailed History Of The Emergence Of Anti-apartheid Activism In Britain And The Usa. Humanitarian Networks And Segregation -- South African Liberalism And Friends Of Africa -- Human Rights And Anti-colonialism -- Nationalist Challenge -- Sites Of Struggle : The Emerging Anti-apartheid Network -- Sharpeville, Sanctions And The Making Of A Transnational Movement. Rob Skinner. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 238-252) And Index.