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The library collects books to support your studies. More recently we are purchasing mainly eBooks. This page presents three main categories of books: New Books, Prescribed Textbooks and Reference Books
You can find books in the library by using uKwazi. The video below will guide you on how to search for books and articles on uKwazi
Ebooks can be accessed by clicking on the relevant link on uKwazi. Physical books are shelved according to the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) System.
Slave Portraiture in the Atlantic World by
Discover the captivating world of 'Slave Portraiture in the Atlantic World.' Delve into the paradoxical relationship between the portrayal of enslaved individuals and the oppressive system of chattel slavery. This groundbreaking book explores rare and enigmatic artworks, shedding light on the historical conditions that allowed their creation. Gain a deeper understanding of power dynamics during this era while unraveling the complexities of Western art through interdisciplinary perspectives.
Naturalizing Africa by
Discover a groundbreaking journey into African literature! This captivating book goes beyond traditional boundaries: (1) Explore the intricate web of human-nonhuman connections in diverse locations, expanding the realm of African literary studies; (2) Challenge conventional ideas of agency by delving into distributed and multifaceted forms of agency between humans and the environment; (3) Gain new insights into the interplay between violent resistance, ecological decline, and the legacy of liberation struggles, echoing the thought-provoking ideas of Frantz Fanon; and (4) Join the quest for alternative, sustainable ecosystems as part of a larger visionary project. Unleash your imagination, broaden your horizons, and be transported into a world of possibilities!
Red Love Across the Pacific by
This book examines the Red Love vogue that swept across the Asia-Pacific in the 1920s and 1930s as part of a worldwide interest in socialism and follows its trails throughout the twentieth century. Encouraging both political and sexual liberation, Red Love was a transnational movement demonstrating the revolutionary potential of love and desire.
James Joyce and the Revolt of Love by
This study examines the representation of marital and extramarital relations in James Joyce's texts, with reference to context and to Joyce's biography. Utell claims that Joyce uses these relations to imagine a different kind of love, one based in a radical acceptance and a rejection of a utilitarian and sexually repressive stance towards marriage.
A handbook on legal languages and the quest for linguistic equality in South Africa and beyond / by 
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