An introduction to South African educational history and historiography which contextualises each period of time covered, introduces the education policies that characterised that time, and examines the action, reaction and counteraction to these policies. Aimed at Bed and Bed Hons students. Also a useful reference for Master's and doctoral students. No other book on the market examines the complex history of education in South Africa from colonial times to the present day as thoroughly.Contents include the following: