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South Africa Pushed to the Limit: The Political Economy of Change, Marais, Hein,
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- Condition
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- Seller Notes
- ISBN
- 9781848138605
- Subject Area
- Political Science, Social Science, Business & Economics
- Publication Name
- South Africa Pushed to the Limit : the Political Economy of Change
- Publisher
- ZED Books, The Limited
- Item Length
- 9.6 in
- Subject
- Political Economy, Sociology / General, Black Studies (Global), Economic Conditions, World / African
- Publication Year
- 2011
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.2 in
- Item Weight
- 39.4 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.7 in
- Number of Pages
- 576 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
ZED Books, The Limited
ISBN-10
1848138601
ISBN-13
9781848138605
eBay Product ID (ePID)
99673637
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
576 Pages
Publication Name
South Africa Pushed to the Limit : the Political Economy of Change
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Subject
Political Economy, Sociology / General, Black Studies (Global), Economic Conditions, World / African
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Political Science, Social Science, Business & Economics
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
39.4 Oz
Item Length
9.6 in
Item Width
6.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2011-286148
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
'An extraordinary achievement. This is, by a considerable margin, the best book yet on the political economy of South Africa. Marais combines an unrivalled knowledge of the literature with a prose style that is accessible, moving and witty. I know of very few authors who can discuss such complex issues while telling a story and engaging the reader.' - John Sender, Emeritus Professor of Economics, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, and Fellow of Wolfson College, University of Cambridge'South Africa Pushed to the Limit will become a classic. I doubt whether anyone can match Marais' grasp of where South Africa is at today.' - Bill Freund, Professor of Economic History, University of KwaZulu-Natal; author of 'The Making of Contemporary Africa'.'Combining powerful analysis with a wealth of documentation, 'South Africa Pushed to the Limit' provides by far the best overview of political, economic and social change in post-apartheid South Africa. Essential reading for anyone trying to understand one of the great social experiments of our time.' - Gillian Hart, Professor of Geography and Chair of Development Studies at the University of California at Berkeley; author of 'Disabling Globalization: Places of power in post-apartheid South Africa'Praise for HEIN MARAIS' previous book, SOUTH AFRICA: LIMITS TO CHANGE'If students can read only one book on South Africa's transition, this should be the book.' - Jaclyn Cock, Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Witwatersrand'Hein Marais is probably the most intelligent and articulate author who writes about South Africa in a Marxist paradigm. - David Welsh, Emeritus Professor, University of Cape Town., 'An extraordinary achievement. This is, by a considerable margin, the best book yet on the political economy of South Africa. Marais combines an unrivalled knowledge of the literature with a prose style that is accessible, moving and witty.' John Sender, Emeritus Professor of Economics, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London'A classic. I doubt whether anyone can match Marais' grasp of where South Africa is at today.' Bill Freund, Professor of Economic History, University of KwaZulu-Natal and author of 'The Making of Contemporary Africa''Combining powerful analysis with a wealth of documentation, this book provides by far the best overview of political, economic and social change in post-apartheid South Africa. Essential reading for anyone trying to understand one of the great social experiments of our time.'Gillian Hart, Professor of Geography and Chair of Development Studies at the University of California at Berkeley and author of 'Disabling Globalization: Places of power in post-apartheid South Africa', "A classic. I doubt whether anyone can match Marais' grasp of where South Africa is at today." -- Bill Freund, Professor of Economic History, University of KwaZulu-Natal and author of 'The Making of Contemporary Africa' "Combining powerful analysis with a wealth of documentation, this book provides by far the best overview of political, economic and social change in post-apartheid South Africa. Essential reading for anyone trying to understand one of the great social experiments of our time." -- Gillian Hart, Professor of Geography and Chair of Development Studies at the University of California at Berkeley and author of 'Disabling Globalization: Places of power in post-apartheid South Africa' "An extraordinary achievement. This is, by a considerable margin, the best book yet on the political economy of South Africa. Marais combines an unrivalled knowledge of the literature with a prose style that is accessible, moving and witty." -- John Sender, Emeritus Professor of Economics, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
968.065
Table Of Content
Acknowledgements Foreword Introduction 1. The Making of a Polarized Society 2. Saving the System 3. Contours of the Transition 4. Sticking to the Rules: The Evolution of Post-Apartheid Economic Policy 5. All Dressed Up: The Economy in the 21st Century 6. The World of Work 7. Poverty and Inequality in the Post-Apartheid Years 8. The Social Protection System 9. AIDS & TB: 'Like Waiting for a Tidal Wave to Hit' 10. False Starts: The Health and Education Systems 11. A South African Developmental State? 12. Last Man Standing: The Mbeki-Zuma Battle 13. Power, Consent and the ANC 14. Left Behind: Challenge and Protest Acronyms Bibliography Index
Synopsis
Since 1994, the democratic government in South Africa has worked hard at improving the lives of the black majority, yet close to half the population lives in poverty, jobs are scarce, and the country is more unequal than ever. For millions, the colour of people's skin still decides their destiny. In his wide-ranging, incisive and provocative analysis, Hein Marais shows that although the legacies of apartheid and colonialism weigh heavy, many of the strategic choices made since the early 1990s have compounded those handicaps. Marais explains why those choices were made, where they went awry, and why South Africa's vaunted formations of the left -- old and new -- have failed to prevent or alter them. From the real reasons behind President Jacob Zuma's rise and the purging of his predecessor, Thabo Mbeki, to a devastating critique of the country's continuing AIDS crisis, its economic path and its approach to the rights and entitlements of citizens, South Africa Pushed to the Limit presents a riveting benchmark analysis of the incomplete journey beyond apartheid., Shows that although the legacy of apartheid weighs heavy, many of the choices made since 1994 have compounded those handicaps., Since 1994, the democratic government in South Africa has worked hard at improving the lives of the black majority, yet close to half the population lives in poverty, jobs are scarce, and the country is more unequal than ever. For millions, the colour of people's skin still decides their destiny. In his wide-ranging, incisive and provocative analysis, Hein Marais shows that although the legacies of apartheid and colonialism weigh heavy, many of the strategic choices made since the early 1990s have compounded those handicaps. Marais explains why those choices were made, where they went awry, and why South Africa's vaunted formations of the left -- old and new -- have failed to prevent or alter them.From the real reasons behind President Jacob Zuma's rise and the purging of his predecessor, Thabo Mbeki, to a devastating critique of the country's continuing AIDS crisis, its economic path and its approach to the rights and entitlements of citizens, South Africa Pushed to the Limit presents a riveting benchmark analysis of the incomplete journey beyond apartheid.
LC Classification Number
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