The Pitfalls of Liberal Democracy and Late Nationalism in South Africa

Muiu, M.

This book compares African and Afrikaner nationalisms to demonstrate that the transition from apartheid to liberal democracy in South Africa was a neo-colonial settlement that left the economy and the military and security sectors under the control of the white minority, while increasing wide socioeconomic disparities between rich and poor.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2009-01-12

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349374885

DOI: 10.1057/9780230617278

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 239