What are public intellectuals? What is their role in social, cultural, political, and academic contexts? What compels them to put forward their ideas? The rich tapestry created in The Fabric of Dissent helps to answer these questions. Offering concise portraits of some seventy-five influential South African public intellectuals, past and present, the book not only showcases an astonishing array of achievements, but also explores the context, influences, and unique tensions shaping each individual's life and bears testimony to their continuing relevance.
- ISBN13 9781928246404
- Publish Date 20 November 2020
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country ZA
- Publisher HSRC Press
- Imprint BestRed
- Format Paperback
- Pages 304
- Language English