Although there is a growing body of literature on the process and potential political consequences of class-formation in Africa, there are virtually no detailed studies of the political attitudes and behaviour of African industrial workers. First published in 1978, this study analyses the political history and sociology of one particular group - the railway workers of Ghana's third city, Sekondi-Takoradi, who are renowned for their leading role in the Ghanaian nationalist movement and for their sustained opposition to the ...
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Although there is a growing body of literature on the process and potential political consequences of class-formation in Africa, there are virtually no detailed studies of the political attitudes and behaviour of African industrial workers. First published in 1978, this study analyses the political history and sociology of one particular group - the railway workers of Ghana's third city, Sekondi-Takoradi, who are renowned for their leading role in the Ghanaian nationalist movement and for their sustained opposition to the elitism and authoritarianism of post-Independence governments. In seeking to explain the ideological consistency which has informed the political activities of the railway workers, Richard Jeffries shows how, within a close-knit and relatively stable community, a keen sense of their own history has provided the basis for a shared political culture.
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Textual tables. Minor rubbing. VG., dustwrapper. xii, 244 pp, 23x15cm, Series: African Studies Series, 22. Contents: A Poltiical History of Ghanaian Railway Unionism: The Railway & Harbour Workers of Sekondi-Takoradi: A Sociological Profile; The Origin & Dynamics of Railway Union Development; The Railway Workers in the Nationalist Movement: The Meaning of Political Commitment; The Politics of TUC Reorganisation under CPP Regime; The Railway Workers' Response to CPP Socialism: The Strike of 1961; The Development of an Independent & Democratic Trade Union Movement; The Railway Workers Divided: The Sources &Structure of Political Conflict in the Railway Union; Class, Power & Ideology: Class Formation in Ghana; Power & Organisation; The Political Culture of the Railway Workers; Conclusion; Appendix.
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Fine in very good dust jacket. Cambridge University Press, 1978-11-02. First Edition. Signed by author on front flyleaf. Dust jacket has moderate shelfwear, no chips/tears. Price is intact. Pages are clean, bright and unmarked. Beautiful condition.
