Thabo Mbeki recently advocated unity with anti-globalization activists: They may act in ways you and I may not like and break windows in the street, but the message they communicate relates. This raises two critical questions: is the South African government genuinely opposed to what Mbeki calls global apartheid? And are the reforms advocated by Pretoria failing? Mbekis critics, from left and right alike, suggest that his AIDS policies, corrupt arms deal and support for Zimbabwes repressive regime have damaged his ...
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Thabo Mbeki recently advocated unity with anti-globalization activists: They may act in ways you and I may not like and break windows in the street, but the message they communicate relates. This raises two critical questions: is the South African government genuinely opposed to what Mbeki calls global apartheid? And are the reforms advocated by Pretoria failing? Mbekis critics, from left and right alike, suggest that his AIDS policies, corrupt arms deal and support for Zimbabwes repressive regime have damaged his credibility beyond repair. Others claim Mbekis global ambition is his saving grace. But the content of Pretorias broader reform strategy is rarely examined. Between incomparable cartoons by Zapiro, author Patrick Bond considers the dynamics of international political economy and geopolitics by reviewing a series of contemporary examples where Pretoria is frustrated by unfavorable power relations. Bond poses alternatives and also assesses the progressive social movemen
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN: 9781869140540.
