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OverviewPolitics and Government in South Africa introduces readers to all aspects of government and politics in South Africa, from local, to provincial, national, and on to international considerations. The perfect guide for students and general readers, this textbook explains how South Africa’s key institutions are governed and interact with each other, and how important issues such as economics, gender, race, and class shape relations between citizens and government. Grounded in history and leading theories and debates, the book also brings in alternative perspectives from artists, writers, and popular culture, to demonstrate the diverse ways in which issues of politics and social justice are engaged with within South Africa. Written with the needs of students at the forefront, each chapter includes: Review and discussion questions Key terms and further resources Fun facts in a Did you know? section Supplementary sources and quotations in a The Past as Present section Interactive and engaging, Politics and Government in South Africa invites readers to consider what they would do in tackling issues such as land distribution, peacekeeping, South Africa’s role in the African Union, and military engagement abroad. It is an essential read for undergraduate students studying Political Science, International Relations, and African Studies, and for anyone looking to develop a deeper understanding of South Africa. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mueni Wa MuiuPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.607kg ISBN: 9781032456355ISBN 10: 1032456353 Pages: 312 Publication Date: 20 June 2023 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews"""Politics and Government in South Africa, by Mueni wa Muiu, is a timely magnum opus that is bound to broaden ground breaking multidisciplinary Africa-centered epistemological and methodological debates in colleges and universities on African politics and governance globally, particularly in Africa."" Korwa Gombe Adar, Professor of International Studies, United States International University-Africa" Author InformationMueni wa Muiu is Associate Professor of Political Science at Winston-Salem State University, USA. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |