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Politics and Government in South Africa
Mueni Wa Muiu
- 312 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
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Politics and Government in South Africa
Mueni Wa Muiu
About This Book
Politics 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:
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- 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.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- List of figures
- List of tables
- Acknowledgment
- Acronyms
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Political Institutions: From Indigenous to Majority Rule
- 3 The Constitution: Indigenous to 1996
- 4 Parliament
- 5 The Executive Branch
- 6 Local and Provincial Government
- 7 The Judiciary and Justice System
- 8 Popular Culture
- 9 Institutions Supporting Democracy
- 10 Political Parties and Voting
- 11 Social Movements and Social Justice
- 12 Domestic Policy and Issues
- 13 South Africa in a Changing World
- Index