Umfang:
151 p
Ausgabe:
Online-Ausg. 2011 Available via World Wide Web
ISBN:
9780821420270
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9780821444405
Serie:
Ohio Short Histories of Africa Ser.
Originaltitel:
Brief history of rights in South Africa
Inhalt:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Inhalt:
The human rights movement in South Africa's transition to a postapartheid democracy has been widely celebrated as a triumph for global human rights. It was a key aspect of the political transition, often referred to as a miracle, which brought majority rule and democracy to South Africa. The country's new constitution, its Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and the moral authority of Nelson Mandela stand as exemplary proof of this achievement. Yet, less than a generation after the achievement of freedom, the status of human rights and constitutionalism in South Africa is uncertain. In gover
Anmerkung:
First published as: A brief history of rights in South Africa. Auckland Park, S. Africa : Jacana Media, 2012
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Preface; Introduction; Burgher republicanism and colonialism; Humanitarianism; Liberalism and its challenges; Segregationism; The Second World Warand its aftermath; Anti-apartheid; Internationalising rights; The embrace of human rights; Setting the new nation to rights; Notes; Index
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Available via World Wide Web
Weitere Ausg.:
ISBN 9780821420270
Weitere Ausg.:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe South Africa’s Struggle for Human Rights
Sprache:
Englisch
Fachgebiete:
Politologie
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