The Joburg Book

A guide to the city's history, people & places

Written by: Edited by Nechama Brodie
Category: Non-Fiction
Genre: History, Travel, Local interest

Book Details:

ISBN 10: 1770100794
ISBN 13: 9781770100794
Format: paperback
Publisher: Pan Macmillan South Africa / Sharp Sharp Media
Date Published: First published 2008, South Africa
Language: English
Condition: Good
Appearance: Softcover paperback with mild shelf wear to edges and corners, slight bumping to top spine and corner, minor surface scuffs to covers. Pages appear clean with no visible markings or tears; binding intact. Back cover shows barcode/sticker area and small surface wear.

Synopsis:

Johannesburg: a city of thieves and dreamers, home to more than four million inhabitants spread out over an area larger than greater London... The Joburg Book is an engaging and authoritative history that follows the story of the city through its spaces and communities - from the city centre to Joburg's expanding suburbs, former townships and growing number of informal settlements. With dedicated chapters about Lenasia, Alexandra and the Southern Suburbs - together with Soweto, the CBD, Hillbrow, the far north and the central suburbs - it offers the most inclusive history of Johannesburg to date, written by contemporary journalists and academics and featuring a selection of songs, poems and expert articles that give voice to the city's diverse peoples and reflect its shifting social landscapes. The Joburg Book also includes: hundreds of historical photos of Johannesburg; 15 original reference maps; recommended itineraries and places of interest in and around the city; suggested further reading and the editor's selection of specialist online resources about Johannesburg.

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