| Description |
1 online resource (151 pages). |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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Ohio short histories of Africa
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Ohio short histories of Africa.
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| Note |
Originally published as: A brief history of rights in South Africa. Auckland Park, S. Africa : Jacana Media, 2012. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Burgher republicanism and colonialism -- Humanitarianism -- Liberalism and its challenges -- Segregationism -- The Second World War and its aftermath -- Anti-apartheid -- Internationalising rights -- The embrace of human rights -- Setting the new nation to rights. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Human rights -- South Africa -- History.
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Human rights. |
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South Africa. |
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History. |
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Civil rights -- South Africa -- History.
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Civil rights. |
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Democracy -- South Africa.
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Democracy. |
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South Africa -- Politics and government.
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Politics and government. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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| Subject |
Human rights. |
| Added Title |
Brief history of rights in South Africa
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9780821420270 |
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Print version: 9780821444405 |
| ISBN |
0821444409 (electronic book) |
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9780821444405 (electronic book) |
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9780821420270 (pb ; alkaline paper) |
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0821420275 |
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