Alan Wieder Knihy

"Ruth First and Joe Slovo, husband and wife, were leaders of the war to end apartheid in South Africa. Communists, scholars, parents, and uncompromising militants, they were the perfect enemies for the white police state. Together they were swept up in the growing resistance to apartheid, and together they experienced repression and exile. Their contributions to the liberation struggle, as individuals and as a couple, are undeniable. Ruth agitated tirelessly for the overthrow of apartheid, first in South Africa and then from abroad, and Joe directed much of the armed struggle carried out by the famous Umkhonto we Sizwe. Only one of them, however, would survive to see the fall of the old regime and the founding of a new, democratic South Africa. This book, the first extended biography of Ruth First and Joe Slovo, is a remarkable account of one couple and the revolutionary moment in which they lived. Alan Wieder's heavily researched work draws on the usual primary and secondary sources but also an extensive oral history that he has collected over many years. By intertwining the documentary record with personal interviews, Wieder portrays the complexities and contradictions of this extraordinary couple and their efforts to navigate a time of great tension, upheaval, and revolutionary hope."--Publisher's website

Focusing on the life of Richard Dudley, a teacher and political figure, this biographical narrative explores the themes of oppression, racism, and resistance in twentieth-century South Africa. It delves into Dudley's experiences and contributions, providing insight into the socio-political landscape of the era and highlighting the struggles against systemic inequality. Through his story, the book illuminates the broader context of the fight for justice and human rights in a tumultuous period of South African history.

We need a bold new brand of teacher leadership that will create opportunities for teachers to practice, share, and grow their knowledge and expertise. This book is about teacherpreneurs highly accomplished classroom teachers who blur the lines of distinction between those who teach in schools and those who lead them.

Studs Terkel was an American icon who had no use for America's cult of celebrity. He was a leftist who valued human beings over political dogma. In scores of books and thousands of radio and television broadcasts, Studs paid attention - and respect - to ordinary human beings of all classes and colours

This book captures the oral histories of twenty South African teachers who connected pedagogy and politics to fight against the apartheid regime. Teaching in so-called Coloured schools, these «teachers with the fighting spirit» stressed nonracialism and democracy in their work with students. Though their lives were deeply affected by apartheid, it never stole their hearts, minds, or souls. Their work helped lead to the election of Nelson Mandela as the first democratic leader of South Africa in 1994.

The relationship between race and education continues as a major issue in American Society. This book, which includes Alan Wieder's work over the last twenty years, addresses issues like racism, racial bigotry, and racial inequality in both school and society in the United States. Special attention is given to school integration, racism in education, race and textbooks, and Afrocentrism. The book includes three different types of essay – narratives, oral histories, and photo essays – that each provide different lenses to study white racism and education.

Alan, 30 Jahre, hat alles, was ein Mann sich wünschen kann: ein gemütliches Zuhause, eine erfolgreiche Karriere und eine tolle Frau. Alles ist perfekt, bis ihm plötzlich Zweifel an seinem Glück kommen. Er verlässt seine Frau, um sich mit unzähligen Frauen auszutoben. Doch statt Spaß zu haben, steigert er sich in einen Komplex hinein: Sein bestes Stück ist schlicht zu klein, zu klein, zu klein!

Focusing on the life of Richard Dudley, a teacher and political figure, this biographical narrative explores the themes of oppression, racism, and resistance in twentieth-century South Africa. It delves into Dudley's experiences and contributions, highlighting the broader social and political struggles of the time. Through his story, the book sheds light on the resilience of individuals facing systemic injustice and the fight for equality in a tumultuous era.