Contemporary South Africa

This highly-regarded text provides a wide-ranging introduction to the social, political, cultural and economic life of South Africa. Thoroughly revised and updated, the third edition takes account of recent key developments, including the impact of the economic crisis, the ongoing HIV/AIDS epidemic, and increasing tensions within South Africa's politics and government.

List of contents

1. Historical Context.- 2. A Rainbow Nation?.- 3. The South African Economy.- 4. Social Structure and Social Policy.- 5. Government.- 6. Political Life.- 7. Culture, Ideas and Issues.- 8. South Africa and the World.- 9. South Africa in the 21st Century.

About the author

ANTHONY BUTLER is Professor of Political Studies, University of Cape Town, South Africa.

Summary

This highly-regarded text provides a wide-ranging introduction to the social, political, cultural and economic life of South Africa. Thoroughly revised and updated, the third edition takes account of recent key developments, including the impact of the economic crisis, the ongoing HIV/AIDS epidemic, and increasing tensions within South Africa's politics and government.

Product details

• Authors: Anthony Butler, Butler Anthony
• Publisher: Macmillan
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.10.2017
• EAN: 9781137373366
• ISBN: 978-1-137-37336-6
• No. of pages: 221
• Series: Contemporary States and Societies; Contemporary States and Societ; Contemporary States and Societies; Contemporary States and Societ
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political system; B, Africa, Political Science and International Studies, Comparative Politics, African Politics, Africa—Politics and government