John Chinaman on the Rand by Anonymous

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Author Anonymous
Title John Chinaman on the Rand
Credits deaurider, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary "John Chinaman on the Rand" by Anonymous is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work critiques the importation of Chinese laborers into South Africa, particularly focusing on the exploitation and harsh conditions they endured under the mining industry. It presents a sobering indictment of colonialist motivations, the economic interests at play, and the human cost of these practices, highlighting how the wealth generated from the Rand mines was built upon the suffering of these workers. The opening of the text establishes a grim depiction of the political and social climate surrounding Chinese labor in the Rand. It begins with an introduction by Dr. John Clifford, who emphasizes the moral failures and inequalities inherent in the government's support for Chinese indentured servitude. The first chapter outlines the timeline of events leading to the significant decline in native labor and the rising interest in Chinese coolies. Anonymous highlights the motivations behind the move to Chinese labor, presenting a chilling narrative of how profits were prioritized over human rights, ultimately leading to a systematic disregard for the welfare of the laborers. Overall, the opening portion sets the stage for a thorough exploration of the injustices tied to this chapter in South African history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production
Subject Chinese -- South Africa
Subject China -- Emigration and immigration
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EBook-No. 60959
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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