| Anti-Apartheid and the Emergence of a Global Civil Society 2006 Edition Contributor(s): Thörn, H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1403939373 ISBN-13: 9781403939371 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2006 Annotation: This book looks at anti-apartheid as part of the history of present global politics. It provides the first comparative analysis of different sections of the transnational anti-apartheid movement. The author emphasizes the importance of a historical perspective on political cultures, social movements, and global civil society. Analyzing a part of 20th century post-war history mainly from a sociological perspective it also highlights dimensions of globalization in an era in which we still live; the power of the media; and the power of collective action. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | International Relations - General - Political Science | Civil Rights - Political Science | World - African |
| Dewey: 323.168 |
| LCCN: 2005056621 |
| Series: St. Antony's |
| Physical Information: 0.76" H x 5.96" W x 8.5" (0.98 lbs) 268 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Southern Africa - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Looking at anti-apartheid as part of the history of present global politics, this book provides the first comparative analysis of different sections of the transnational anti-apartheid movement. The author emphasizes the importance of a historical perspective on political cultures, social movements, and global civil society. |