Product Description

An introduction to the emerging patterns of economic, social and political life in South Africa today set in the context of the dramatic transition from apartheid state to majority rule and of South Africa's emerging role both in sub-Saharan Africa and on a wider global stage.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #543896 in Books
• Published on: 2003-10-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Review
"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
"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
"This timely book fills an important gap...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

About the Author
ANTHONY BUTLER is Associate Professor of Political Studies, University of Cape Town.