And Justice for All Arthur Chaskalson and the Struggle for Equality in South Africa |
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Author:
| Ellmann, Stephen |
ISBN: | 978-1-58838-428-7 |
Publication Date: | Mar 2020 |
Publisher: | NewSouth, Incorporated
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Imprint: | NewSouth Books |
Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $40.00 |
Book Description:
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Arthur Chaskalson was no stranger to the resistance activism can face in the pursuit of progress; in 1963, he and his legal team failed to prevent Nelson Mandela's imprisonment. However, Chaskalson had the fortitude to continue, establishing legal and non-profit organizations and leading South Africa's first Constitutional Court, eventually tearing down the apartheid system that kept black South Africans subjugated for decades. His is a story of progressive heroism, dedication, and an...
More DescriptionArthur Chaskalson was no stranger to the resistance activism can face in the pursuit of progress; in 1963, he and his legal team failed to prevent Nelson Mandela's imprisonment. However, Chaskalson had the fortitude to continue, establishing legal and non-profit organizations and leading South Africa's first Constitutional Court, eventually tearing down the apartheid system that kept black South Africans subjugated for decades. His is a story of progressive heroism, dedication, and an unflinching belief in law and civil rights.