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Precarious Power

Compliance and discontent under Ramaphosa’s ANC

By: Susan Booysen

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Precarious Power

Compliance and discontent under Ramaphosa’s ANC

By: Susan Booysen

An incisive analysis of South Africa's ANC power-as party, as government, as state South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) is in decline, its hegemony has been weakened, its legitimacy diluted. President Cyril Ramaphosa's appointment suspended the ANC's electoral decline, it also heightened internal tensions between those who would deepen its acquired status as corrupt and captured, and those who would remodel it as redeemable. These are the incontrovertible knowns of South African politics; what will evolve from this is less certain. In Precarious Power, renowned political scientist Susan Booysen uses in-depth research and analysis to distill that which is bound to shape South Africa's political future, Booysen focuses on contradictory party politics and internal ANC dissent that is veiled for the sake of retaining an electoral following. Also exposed is the incongruous, populist policymaking, protest politics and the use of soft law to ensure it does not alienate angry citizens, fueling further discontent and protest. The ANC's power has become exceedingly precarious. Precarious Power is the name of the political game, for the foreseeable future. The comprehensive analysis in Precarious Power will appeal not only to political scientists and postgraduate students, but to all who take a keen interest in current affairs.

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1776146476

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The African National Congress and the Regeneration of Political Power

By: Susan Booysen

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The African National Congress and the Regeneration of Political Power

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The African National Congress is light years beyond the liberation movement of old. It remains a juggernaut, but its control and dominance are no longer watertight. The ANC lives the contradictions of weaknesses, cracks and factions while retaining its colossal status. As a party-movement it draws on its liberation credentials, and extracts immense power from its deep anchorage in South Africa’s people. It is immersed in electoral politics that marks the state of its overwhelming power cyclically. As government the ANC is the object of protest, but not protest designed to bring the ruling party to its knees. The ANC is in command of the state, yet fails to definitively counter the deficits that make South Africa’s democracy seem so diluted. Its incredulous and thus far trusting supporters condemn but only rarely punish deployees who do not ‘pass through the eye of the needle’. The ANC and the Regeneration of Political Power unpacks these contradictions. It focuses on four faces of the ANC’s political power – the organisation, the people, political parties and elections, and policy and government – and explores how the ANC has acted since 1994 to continuously regenerate its power. By 2011-12 the power configurations around the ANC were converging to a conjuncture holding vexing uncertainties. This book presents insights into how South African politics – in many ways synonymous with the politics of the ANC – is likely to unfold in years and possibly decades to come.

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Precarious Power

Compliance and discontent under Ramaphosa’s ANC

By: Susan Booysen

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Compliance and discontent under Ramaphosa’s ANC

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Dominance and Decline

The ANC in the time of Zuma

By: Susan Booysen

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Dominance and Decline

The ANC in the time of Zuma

By: Susan Booysen

As Jacob Zuma moves into the twilight years of his presidencies of both the African National Congress (ANC) and of South Africa, this book takes stock of the Zuma-led administration and its impact on the ANC. Dominance and Decline: The ANC in the Time of Zuma combines hard-hitting arguments with astute analysis. Susan Booysen shows how the ANC has become centred on the personage of Zuma, and that its defence of his extremely flawed leadership undermines the party’s capacity to govern competently, and to protect its long term future. Following on from her first book, The African National Congress and the Regeneration of Power (2011), Booysen delves deeper into the four faces of power that characterise the ANC. Her principal argument is that the state is failing as the president’s interests increasingly supersede those of party and state. Organisationally, the ANC has become a hegemon riven by factions, as the internal blocs battle for core positions of power and control. Meanwhile, the Zuma-controlled ANC has witnessed the implosion of the tripartite alliance and decimation of its youth, women’s and veterans’ leagues. Electorally, the leading party has been ceding ground to increasingly assertive opposition parties. And on the policy front, it is faltering through poor implementation and a regurgitation of old ideas. As Zuma’s replacements start competing and succession politics take shape, Booysen considers whether the ANC will recover from the damage wrought under Zuma’s reign and attain its former glory. Ultimately, she believes that while the damage is irrevocable, the electorate may still reward the ANC for transcending the Zuma years. This is a must-have reference book on the development of the modern ANC. With rigour and incisiveness, Booysen offers scholars and researchers a coherent framework for considering future patterns in the ANC and its hold on political power.

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The African National Congress and the Regeneration of Political Power

By: Susan Booysen

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Dominance and Decline

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Corruption and Government

Causes, Consequences, and Reform

By: Susan Rose-Ackerman

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Corruption and Government

Causes, Consequences, and Reform

By: Susan Rose-Ackerman

How high levels of corruption limit investment and growth can lead to ineffective government.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521659124

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Building a Capable State

Service Delivery in Post-Apartheid South Africa

By: Ian Palmer,Nishendra Moodley,Susan Parnell

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Building a Capable State

Service Delivery in Post-Apartheid South Africa

By: Ian Palmer,Nishendra Moodley,Susan Parnell

The sustainable development goals signed in 2016 marked a new phase in global development thinking, one which is focused on ecologically and fiscally sustainable human settlements. Few countries offer a better testing ground for their attainment than post-apartheid South Africa. Since the coming to power of the African National Congress, the country has undergone a policy making revolution, driven by an urgent need to improve access to services for the country's black majority. A quarter century on from the fall of apartheid, Building a Capable State asks what lessons can be learned from the South African experience. The book assesses whether the South African government has succeeded in improving service delivery, focusing on the vital sectors of water and sanitation, energy, roads, public transport and housing. Emphasizing the often-overlooked role of local government institutions and finance, the book demonstrates that effective service delivery can have a profound impact on the social structure of emerging economies, and must form an integral part of any future development strategy. A comprehensive examination of urban service delivery in the global South, Building a Capable State is essential reading for students and practitioners across the social sciences, public finance and engineering sectors.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1783609656

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The World Encyclopedia of Serial Killers: Volume Two, E–L

By: Susan Hall

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The World Encyclopedia of Serial Killers: Volume Two, E–L

By: Susan Hall

An extensive encyclopedic reference guide to male and female serial killers from throughout world history. The World Encyclopedia of Serial Killers is the most comprehensive set of its kind in the history of true crime publishing. Written and compiled by Susan Hall, the four-volume set has more than 1600 entries of male and female serial killers from around the world. Defined by the FBI as a person who murders 3 or more people over a period of time with a hiatus of weeks or months between murders, serial killers have walked among us from the dawn of time as these books will demonstrate. While the entries to these volumes will continue to grow—the FBI estimates that there are at least fifty serial killers operating in the United States at any given time—The World Encyclopedia of Serial Killers is as complete as possible through the end of 2017. The series continues with Volume Two, E-L. The entries include El Loco Luis Alfredo Garavito, Happy Face Killer Keith Hunter Jesperson, Interstate Killer Larry Eyler, Godfather of Matamoros Adolfo de Jesus Constanzo, and Golden State Killer Joseph James DeAngelo. You will find these killers and approximately 350 others in this second book in the series of The World Encyclopedia of Serial Killers.

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WildBlue Press

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1952225205

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Social-Emotional Leadership: A Guide for Youth Development

By: Micela Leis,Susan Reinecke

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Social-Emotional Leadership: A Guide for Youth Development

By: Micela Leis,Susan Reinecke

Today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders. The better they can understand themselves and work effectively with others, the greater impact they can make on the world around them. Based on research from the Center for Creative Leadership, Social-Emotional Leadership: A Guide for Youth Development identifies 14 student leadership attributes and offers tools for adults to use to develop social-emotional leadership in youth inside and outside the classroom. Social-Emotional Leadership: Reflection Journal, a blank companion journal for students is also available. ISBN 978-1-60491-987-5

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1604919760

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Employment Relations

By: Amie Shaw,Ruth McPhail,Susan Ressia

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Employment Relations

By: Amie Shaw,Ruth McPhail,Susan Ressia

Overview This is the second edition of the well-regarded local text, Employment Relations. This new edition takes an even more practical approach to a complex area, considering both the industrial regulation and human resources dimensions of the employment relationship. As well as providing a comprehensive guide to employment relations in Australia, the text also offers a selective international comparative view on the management of the employment relationship. The text explains and emphasises the real-world connections between the important theories of industrial relations and human resources, which are key components of the employment relations discipline. The overarching aim is for students to gain a deeper understanding of the 'World of Work', through the discipline of Employment Relations.

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0170376672

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Small-Format Aerial Photography and UAS Imagery

Principles, Techniques and Geoscience Applications

By: James S. Aber,Irene Marzolff,Johannes Ries,Susan Elizabeth Ward Aber

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Small-Format Aerial Photography and UAS Imagery

Principles, Techniques and Geoscience Applications

By: James S. Aber,Irene Marzolff,Johannes Ries,Susan Elizabeth Ward Aber

Small Format Aerial Photography and UAS Imagery: Principles, Techniques and Geoscience Applications, Second Edition, provides basic and advanced principles and techniques for Small Format Aerial Photography (SFAP), focusing on manned and unmanned aerial systems, including drones, kites, blimps, powered paragliders, and fixed wing and copter SFAP. The authors focus on everything from digital image processing and interpretation of data, to travel and setup for the best result, making this a comprehensive guide for any user. Nine case studies in a variety of environments, including gullies, high altitudes, wetlands and recreational architecture are included to enhance learning. This new edition includes small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and discusses changes in legal practices across the globe. In addition, the book presents the history of SFAP, providing background and context for new developments. - Provides background and context for new developments in SFAP - Covers the legal implications for small format aerial systems in different countries - Discusses unmanned aerial systems (drones) and their applications - Features new case studies for different applications, including vineyard monitoring and impacts of wind energy

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Academic Press

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0128129433

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Perspectives on Learning Difficulties

International Concerns and South African Realities

By: Petra Engelbrecht,Susan Kriegler,Mariette I. Booysen

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Perspectives on Learning Difficulties

International Concerns and South African Realities

By: Petra Engelbrecht,Susan Kriegler,Mariette I. Booysen

A collection of readings on a wide range of diverse approaches to learning difficulties. Authored by experts in their particular areas of interest, including a number of internationally known academics, this book is intended as a basic textbook in educational psychology and special education.

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Book's by Susan Booysen

Precarious Power

Precarious Power

The African National Congress and the Regeneration of Political Power

The African National Congress and the Regeneration of Political Power

Precarious Power

Precarious Power

Dominance and Decline

Dominance and Decline

The African National Congress and the Regeneration of Political Power

The African National Congress and the Regeneration of Political Power

Dominance and Decline

Dominance and Decline

Corruption and Government

Corruption and Government

Building a Capable State

Building a Capable State

The World Encyclopedia of Serial Killers: Volume Two, E–L

The World Encyclopedia of Serial Killers: Volume Two, E–L

Social-Emotional Leadership: A Guide for Youth Development

Social-Emotional Leadership: A Guide for Youth Development

Employment Relations

Employment Relations

Small-Format Aerial Photography and UAS Imagery

Small-Format Aerial Photography and UAS Imagery

Perspectives on Learning Difficulties

Perspectives on Learning Difficulties

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