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Cast in a Racial Mould – Important South African labour history study by Eddie Webster examining race, skill and trade unionism within the foundry industry. A significant Ravan Press publication and essential reference for labour historians, sociologists and collectors of South African political literature.
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Cast in a Racial Mould: Labour Process and Trade Unionism in the Foundries by Eddie Webster is a landmark study of South Africa’s industrial and labour history. Widely regarded as one of the most important works examining the relationship between race, skill, labour processes and trade union organisation in South African industry, this book explores the foundry sector as a microcosm of broader social and political developments during the twentieth century.
Drawing on extensive research, worker interviews and historical analysis, Webster examines how racial divisions became embedded within skilled trades, workplace structures and labour organisations. Cast in a Racial Mould provides valuable insight into the development of working-class politics, industrial relations and the transformation of labour processes within South African foundries. It remains an important reference work for historians, sociologists, labour activists, students of industrial relations and collectors of South African political literature.
Published by the influential Ravan Press, a publisher renowned for its role in documenting critical social and political issues during the apartheid era, Cast in a Racial Mould represents a significant contribution to South African academic scholarship. Its relevance extends beyond labour history, offering readers a deeper understanding of the intersection between race, class, economics and industrial development.
A sought-after title for collectors of South African history, labour studies, political science and anti-apartheid literature, Cast in a Racial Mould remains an essential resource for understanding the evolution of organised labour and workplace dynamics in South Africa.
Condition – Very Good
Covers show light shelf wear and minor creasing. Light foxing and age-related toning present to preliminary and terminal pages. Pencil underlining and marginal markings are present from the Preface to page 17, pages 123–125, pages 165–168, page 261 and page 263. Binding remains sound and the text block is clean apart from the noted annotations. A solid and highly usable copy of this important South African labour history title.
