The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC)

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It is not only the lives of the illustrious monirity who achieve greatness that have much to teach us, but also those less famous who inspire and help to bulid a nation. This volumes offers biographies of journalists Percy Qoboza, Nata Nakasa and George Heard, composers such as Todd Matshikiza, writers such as Bloke Modisane. Community leaders, social scientists, educationists and many more.

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Format : 145mm x 210mm
Pages : 312
ISBN 10 : 1-8682-8133-7
ISBN 13 : 978-18682-8133-6
Publish Year : 1999
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