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Paperback
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Product Group
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IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9780230217676
Subject Area
Business & Economics, Social Science, Political Science
Publication Name
Contemporary South Africa
Item Length
10.9 in
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Subject
Sociology / General, Economic Conditions, General, World / African
Publication Year
2009
Series
Contemporary States and Societies Ser.
Type
Textbook
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.6 in
Author
Anthony Butler
Features
Revised
Item Width
5.7 in
Item Weight
11.7 Oz
Number of Pages
224 Pages

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A wide-ranging introduction to the social, political, cultural and economic life of South Africa. Updated throughout, the new edition considers the particular challenges of the early 21st century: unemployment, education, crime, a maturing HIV/AIDS epidemic and South Africa's complex international relations within sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.

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Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN-10
0230217672
ISBN-13
9780230217676
eBay Product ID (ePID)
71660138

Product Key Features

Author
Anthony Butler
Publication Name
Contemporary South Africa
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
Revised
Subject
Sociology / General, Economic Conditions, General, World / African
Publication Year
2009
Series
Contemporary States and Societies Ser.
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Business & Economics, Social Science, Political Science
Number of Pages
224 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
10.9 in
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Width
5.7 in
Item Weight
11.7 Oz

Additional Product Features

Edition Number
2
Number of Volumes
1 Vol.
Lc Classification Number
Dt1975
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Reviews
Endorsements of 1st edition: "This timely book fills an important gap: a reliable, intelligent and accessible introduction to contemporary South Africa. The country's history of colonialism, segregation and apartheid left deep scars on the society; the 'rainbow' euphoria of the first democratic election in 1994 has been succeeded by more pragmatic politics; and South Africa faces crucial issues such as deep-seated poverty, soaring unemployment and the AIDS pandemic. Butler is a sure-footed guide across complex terrain; he is particularly deft in summarising hotly contested debates around social policy, economic development, and how race and class pattern South African life in the twenty-first century."-- Colin Bundy, Director, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London "This concise but penetrating work is informed by the state-of-the-art literature on South African politics, economics, and history. It will be useful for graduate and undergraduate courses on comparative politics but will also appeal to the general reader. I recommend it strongly." -- Ian Shapiro, Yale University "This is an important book for anyone interested in South Africa's political transformation. It is essential reading for students of political science and for a wider readership interested in democratisation in developing societies." -- Hans Keman, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Editor of the European Journal of Political Research "Anthony Butler has delivered a lucid and comprehensive account of the main currents in contemporary South African affairs. He reaches balanced conclusions about the strengths and weaknesses of this 'rainbow nation's' new order. Readers who seek an informed, reliable and up-to-date overview need look no further." -- Michael Bratton, Michigan State University, Endorsements of 1st edition: "This timely book fills an important gap: a reliable, intelligent and accessible introduction to contemporary South Africa. The country's history of colonialism, segregation and apartheid left deep scars on the society; the 'rainbow' euphoria of the first democratic election in 1994 has been succeeded by more pragmatic politics; and South Africa faces crucial issues such as deep-seated poverty, soaring unemployment and the AIDS pandemic. Butler is a sure-footed guide across complex terrain; he is particularly deft in summarising hotly contested debates around social policy, economic development, and how race and class pattern South African life in the twenty-first century."-- Colin Bundy, Director, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London  "This concise but penetrating work is informed by the state-of-the-art literature on South African politics, economics, and history. It will be useful for graduate and undergraduate courses on comparative politics but will also appeal to the general reader. I recommend it strongly." -- Ian Shapiro, Yale University   "This is an important book for anyone interested in South Africa's political transformation. It is essential reading for students of political science and for a wider readership interested in democratisation in developing societies." -- Hans Keman, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Editor of the European Journal of Political Research "Anthony Butler has delivered a lucid and comprehensive account of the main currents in contemporary South African affairs. He reaches balanced conclusions about the strengths and weaknesses of this 'rainbow nation's' new order. Readers who seek an informed, reliable and up-to-date overview need look no further." -- Michael Bratton, Michigan State University, Endorsements of 1st edition: 'This timely book fills an important gap: a reliable, intelligent and accessible introduction to contemporary South Africa. The country's history of colonialism, segregation and apartheid left deep scars on the society; the 'rainbow' euphoria of the first democratic election in 1994 has been succeeded by more pragmatic politics; and South Africa faces crucial issues such as deep-seated poverty, soaring unemployment and the AIDS pandemic. Butler is a sure-footed guide across complex terrain; he is particularly deft in summarising hotly contested debates around social policy, economic development, and how race and class pattern South African life in the twenty-first century.' - Professor Colin Bundy, Director, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, UK   'This concise but penetrating work is informed by the state-of-the-art literature on South African politics, economics, and history. It will be useful for graduate and undergraduate courses on comparative politics but will also appeal to the general reader. I recommend it strongly.' - Professor Ian Shapiro, Yale University, USA   'This is an important book for anyone interested in South Africa's political transformation. It is essential reading for students of political science and for a wider readership interested in democratisation in developing societies.' - Professor Hans Keman, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Editor of the European Journal of Political Research  'Anthony Butler has delivered a lucid and comprehensive account of the main currents in contemporary South African affairs. He reaches balanced conclusions about the strengths and weaknesses of this 'rainbow nation's' new order. Readers who seek an informed, reliable and up-to-date overview need look no further.' - Professor Michael Bratton, Michigan State University, USA   '... [A] solid guide... [it] is bang up to date... [and] is an excellent guide to South Africa today.' - Stephen Ellis, Afrika Studie Centrum Lieden and VU University Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Endorsements of 1st edition: "This timely book fills an important gap: a reliable, intelligent and accessible introduction to contemporary South Africa. The country's history of colonialism, segregation and apartheid left deep scars on the society; the 'rainbow' euphoria of the first democratic election in 1994 has been succeeded by more pragmatic politics; and South Africa faces crucial issues such as deep-seated poverty, soaring unemployment and the AIDS pandemic. Butler is a sure-footed guide across complex terrain; he is particularly deft in summarising hotly contested debates around social policy, economic development, and how race and class pattern South African life in the twenty-first century."-- Colin Bundy, Director, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London  "This concise but penetrating work is informed by the state-of-the-art literature on South African politics, economics, and history. It will be useful for graduate and undergraduate courses on comparative politics but will also appeal to the general reader. I recommend it strongly." -- Ian Shapiro, Yale University   "This is an important book for anyone interested in South Africa's political transformation. It is essential reading for students of political science and for a wider readership interested in democratisation in developing societies." -- Hans Keman, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Editor of the European Journal of Political Research   "Anthony Butler has delivered a lucid and comprehensive account of the main currents in contemporary South African affairs. He reaches balanced conclusions about the strengths and weaknesses of this 'rainbow nation's' new order. Readers who seek an informed, reliable and up-to-date overview need look no further." -- Michael Bratton, Michigan State University
Table of Content
Introduction Historical Context A Rainbow Nation The South African Economy Social Structure and Social Policy Government Political Life Culture, Ideas and Issues South Africa and the World South Africa in the 21st Century
Copyright Date
2009
Target Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Dewey Decimal
968.06/6
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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