South Africa’s transition to democracy was met by the global audience at first with disbelief, followed later by applause. This transition is as much a peace...

"...of International Studies, University of Denver “South Africa’s transition to democracy has been one..."

Since 1994, the democratic government in South Africa has worked hard at improving the lives of the black majority, yet half the population still lives in...

"...explains why those choices were made, where they went awry, and why South Africa's vaunted formations of the left failed to prevent or alter them. Shedding light on a variety of South Africa's most pressing..."

Inventing Africa is a critical account of narratives which have selectively interpreted and misinterpreted the continent's deep past. Writers have created...

"...civilizations. Debates continue on the African origins of humankind, the contributions of ancient Egypt to the world and Africa's importance to global history. Images of "Africa," simplifying..."

This book is a wide-ranging introduction to the social, political, cultural and economic life of South Africa. Updated throughout, the new edition considers...

"...literature on South African politics, economics, and history. It will be useful for graduate..."

Democracy, prosperity and self-rule: this was the vision of African independence. The founding father of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah, claimed: "with self government,...

"...forces. Politics in Africa offers a fresh perspective that makes the continent's problems more..."

In the wake of apartheid, South African culture conveys the sense of being lost in time and space. The Truth Commission provided an opportunity for South...

"...and Beyond: South African Writers and the Politics of Place "It has often been remarked that following the political transition in South Africa, the country's literature took an inward turn.  From..."

Contemporary South African literature reflects a fascination with Russian and Eastern European stories of revolution and transformation as well as resistance...

"...model, Africa, and the West. Instead, South African literature is granted the challenge..."

In examining the intellectual history in contemporary South Africa, Eze engages with the emergence of ubuntu as one discourse that has become a mirror and...

"...In examining the intellectual history in contemporary South Africa, Eze engages with the emergence..."

In 1953 African-American poet Langston Hughes began corresponding with several South African writers variously affiliated with the legendary Drum magazine....

"...In 1953 African-American poet Langston Hughes began corresponding with several South African writers variously affiliated with the legendary Drum magazine..... In 1953 African-American poet Langston Hughes began corresponding with several South African writers variously affiliated..."