Isbn: 9781333257996 - an experiment in alien labor (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the complexities of an experiment in "alien labor" when the Transvaal government introduced Chinese coolie laborers to the South African gold mines in 1904 to address an acute shortage of native workers. The author traces the history and signi cance of this experiment, examining the economic and social motivations of this decision. Drawing on historical context, the book delves into the rationale behind the introduction of the Chinese laborers, shedding light on the interplay of economic interests, racial prejudice, and labor politics that shaped this controversial policy. The narrative unfolds the reasons for the failure of the experiment and the subsequent repatriation of the Chinese laborers. The book concludes with insightful reflections on the broader implications of the experiment for future labor practices and the intricate relationship between race and labor in the region. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…