The Political Nature of a Ruling Class: Capital and Ideology in South Africa 1890–1933

Author:   Belinda Bozzoli
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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9781032899336


Pages:   396
Publication Date:   19 January 2026
Format:   Paperback
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The Political Nature of a Ruling Class: Capital and Ideology in South Africa 1890–1933


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Author:   Belinda Bozzoli
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.730kg
ISBN:  

9781032899336


ISBN 10:   1032899336
Pages:   396
Publication Date:   19 January 2026
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction 1. The mining revolution 2. The hierarchy of exploitation 3. The seeds of a national bourgeoisie 4. The emerging contender 5. The foundations of the white state 6. A second revolution Conclusion

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Review of the first publication: ‘This extensive and lucid study spans the years 1890-1933, years which, as [the author] points out, are particularly rich in insights into the nature of the ruling class as a whole, its experience of class formation, and relation between class and the emergence of the state.’ — Ruth Tomaselli, Critical Arts, Volume 2, Issue 2


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Belinda Bozzoli was one of South Africa's leading historical sociologists with a distinguished career in academia. She served in a variety of leadership roles at Wits, including Head of Sociology (1996–1998); Head of the School of Social Sciences (2001–2003) and, ultimately, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research. Having reached retirement age at Wits, Belinda entered politics and successfully stood for Parliament in the 2014 election under the Democratic Alliance (DA)'s banner. She was appointed as the DA's Shadow Minister for Higher Education and Training (the portfolio was expanded to include Science and Technology after the 2019 election), a position for which she was equipped with a wealth of experience.

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