Politics in South Africa by Tom Lodge
Analysis of South African politics under the administration of Mandela and Mbeki
The combination of detail and analysis makes this account a pleasure to read..it is an invaluable handbook to South African politics since 1994 - -- Richard Bourne * THE ROUND TABLE *
Since 1994 South Africa has undergone a period of rapid, profound and often bewildering change. Yet the thinking about South Africa has tended to change far more slowly, with writers reluctant to let go for the familiar old narratives, preconceptions and sympathies. This book is a valuable introduction to recent developments in South African politics and the debates, such as they are, around them...fair-minded and generally thorough account of recent political developments within South Africa. -- James Myburgh * AFRICAN AFFAIRS *
Lodge provides a more critical scrutiny of the implementation problems that may dog many of the ambitious new schemes. ...informative and well-written. * INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS *
Review of the First Edition: '... an exciting text... the only up-to-date, general survey of South African politics... Given Lodge's empirical thoroughness, ability to integrate, analytical keeness and clear style there is no better candidate for the task [of introducing the country's politics]. -- Professor Laurence Piper, University of Natal
Since 1994 South Africa has undergone a period of rapid, profound and often bewildering change. Yet the thinking about South Africa has tended to change far more slowly, with writers reluctant to let go for the familiar old narratives, preconceptions and sympathies. This book is a valuable introduction to recent developments in South African politics and the debates, such as they are, around them...fair-minded and generally thorough account of recent political developments within South Africa. -- James Myburgh * AFRICAN AFFAIRS *
Lodge provides a more critical scrutiny of the implementation problems that may dog many of the ambitious new schemes. ...informative and well-written. * INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS *
Review of the First Edition: '... an exciting text... the only up-to-date, general survey of South African politics... Given Lodge's empirical thoroughness, ability to integrate, analytical keeness and clear style there is no better candidate for the task [of introducing the country's politics]. -- Professor Laurence Piper, University of Natal
TOM LODGE is Emeritus Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies in the Department of Politics and Public Administration at the University of Limerick. He is the author of several books on African history including Mandela: A Critical Biography (2006) and Sharpeville: An Apartheid Massacre and its Consequences (2011). He is a member of the Royal Irish Academy.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780852558706 |
| ISBN 10 | 0852558708 |
| Title | Politics in South Africa |
| Author | Tom Lodge |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | James Currey |
| Year published | 2003-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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