The Pitfalls of Liberal Democracy and Late Nationalism in South Africa

By Mueni wa Muiu

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349374881
• ISBN13: 9781349374885
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 239 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"