South African Politics: An Introduction

Author:   Dr Victoria Graham ,  Prof Vusi Gumede ,  Prof Xolela Mangcu ,  Prof Theo Neethling
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Southern Africa
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9780199050963


Pages:   416
Publication Date:   31 July 2015
Format:   Paperback
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What does it mean to be a constitutional state? What impact did apartheid have on democracy in South Africa? What are the key issues and dynamics in understanding South Africa's political position? South African Politics: An Introduction provides students with an overview of how political policies have changed over time in South Africa, as well as the impact these changes have had on our socio-economic development. Theoretical concepts are presented in accessible language and examples ensure that students have a better understanding of the local political landscape. Perspective boxes offer further information and analysis to enrich students' learning. Written by respected academics, this introductory textbook is suitable for students who are studying South African politics as part of a BA or BCom degree at universities or private institutions, as well anyone interested in the subject matter.

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Author:   Dr Victoria Graham ,  Prof Vusi Gumede ,  Prof Xolela Mangcu ,  Prof Theo Neethling
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Southern Africa
Imprint:   Oxford University Press Southern Africa
Dimensions:   Width: 16.90cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 24.20cm
Weight:   0.588kg
ISBN:  

9780199050963


ISBN 10:   0199050961
Pages:   416
Publication Date:   31 July 2015
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Part 1 Legacies of the past ; 1. The theory and practice of democratic development ; 2. Apartheid and its legacies ; 3. Liberation history ; Part 2 Negotiating South Africa's transition ; 4. Apartheid to democracy ; 5. Birth of a constitutional state ; 6. Transitional justice ; Part 3 Procedural democratisation in South Africa ; 7. Political institutions ; 8. Civil society ; 9. Socio-economic contexts ; Part 4 Substantive democratisation in South Africa ; 10. Economic policy in post-Apartheid South Africa ; 11. Political culture and democratic consolidation in South Africa ; Part 5 South Africa in the world ; 12. South Africa in a complex regional continental and global order ; 13. Conclusion

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Dr Victoria Graham, Prof Vusi Gumede, Prof Xolela Mangcu, Prof Theo Neethling, Prof Joleen Steyn Kotze, Prof David Welsh

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