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New titles in this category The Development Decade? Economic and Social Change in South Africa, 1994-2004 |
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An Audit of HIV/AIDS Policies In Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland and Zimbabwe Nompumelelo Zungu-Dirwayi; Olive Shisana; Eric Udjo; Thabang Mosala; John Seager (eds.) This comprehensive research study is one of the first to scientifically review and make recommendations on HIV/AIDS policy, legislation, financing and programme implementation in the six Southern African countries of Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland and Zimbabwe. 280mm x 210mm 100pp R 80.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2066-4 2004 |
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Changing Class Education and social change in post-apartheid South Africa Linda Chisholm (ed.) In the post-1994 period, some of the most visible and dramatic movement has happened in the field of education and education policy. This broad-ranging compilation brings together a vibrant and compelling set of studies which tackle key education issues. Leading scholars and exciting new writers offer a frank and challenging review of issues such as school integration, private schooling, language policy, curriculum development, assessment, teacher education, and unions and adult basic education. 210mm x 150mm 464pp R 190.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2052-4 2004 |
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A Comparative Analysis of the Financing of HIV/AIDS Programmes In Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland and Zimbabwe. October 2003 H Gayle Martin (For SAHA Research Programme) This research monograph compares mechanisms for the financing of HIV/AIDS programmes in these six sub-Saharan countries. It aims to assess their ability and readiness to respond to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The report presents a brief synopsis of the economic context of each country and determines whether health and HIV/AIDS expenditure is adequate. 280mm x 210mm 72pp R 100.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2050-8 |
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Confronting the Region: A profile of southern Africa Sanusha Naidu; Benjamin Roberts This profile provides an understanding of the main developmental and institutional challenges that confront southern Africa. The authors highlight the political, economic and social conditions in the region and identify common trends. The paper also reviews the progress made in the promotion of greater regional integration. 210mm x 148mm 72pp R 50.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2060-5 (IRRD 8) 2004 |
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Cost Recovery and the Crisis of Service Delivery in South Africa David A McDonald; John Pape (eds.) Based on case studies from a number of South African municipalities, this groundbreaking publication examines cost recovery and its implications for service delivery in South Africa. This study looks at how cost recovery affects access to services, affordability and privatisation. Alternatives to cost recovery are also explored. 245mm x 168mm 208pp R 135.00 ISBN: 0-7969-1997-6 2002 |
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Democracy Compromised Chiefs and the politics of the land in South Africa Lungisile Ntsebeza Democracy Compromised puts the spotlight on traditional authorities and addresses two main issues: first, how despite their role in the apartheid state, traditional authorities not only survived, but have won unprecedented powers of rural governance in South Africas democracy, and second, how they derive their authority. In this original and compelling study, Lungisile Ntsebeza carefully details the fascinating history of the chieftaincy in the Xhalanga area of the Eastern Cape. He shows how traditional authorities have been dependent on the support of the state since the advent of colonialism and how deeply traditional structures have been contested. Light is shed on the unexpected renaissance of these authorities under ANC rule and the role of traditional leaders in the process of land allocation is clearly explained. 238mm x 159mm 326pp R 240.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2130-X April 2006 |
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Democracy in Africa: Moving beyond a difficult legacy Roger Southall This paper examines the political and socio-economic factors that influence democratisation throughout South Africa and the African continent. The emphasis is on the policies and impact of government, business and civil society in reducing inequality and poverty. Issues of community empowerment are also examined as a way to promote sustainable development. 210mm x 148mm 72pp R 50.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2017-6 (D&G 2) 2003 |
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A Description Selected Interventions for the Care of Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe Funded by the WK Kellogg Foundation Phetsile K Dlamini As part of a funded project to develop and implement an intervention project focusing on orphans and vulnerable children, this research monograph documents the author's observations of existing interventions in three Southern African countries. It includes a SWOT analysis of the sites visited and an assessment of the outcomes of such interventions. 275mm x 215mm 24pp R 50.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2065-6 2004 |
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The Development Decade? Economic and Social Change in South Africa, 1994-2004 Vishnu Padayachee (ed) Covering an impressive breadth of issues, the international development specialists who have contributed to this volume significantly deepen our understanding of the key socio-economic issues in the first decade of South Africas democratic governance. 240mm x 168mm 484pp R 260.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2123-7 April 2006 |
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Development, Health and the Environment Factors influencing infant and child survival in South Africa John H Romani; Barbara A Anderson This occasional paper is an analysis of the health, environmental and socio-economic factors influencing infant and child survival amongst South Africa's African and coloured population. 210mm x 148mm 36pp R 50.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2076-1 (IRRD 5) 2002 |
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The Development, Implementation and Evaluation of Interventions for the Care of Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe A literature review of evidence-based interventions for home-based child-centred development Anna Strebel This occasional paper provides an overview of evidence-based interventions for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in sub-Saharan Africa, focusing particularly on home-based services. Examples of projects in Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe are detailed. Common principles of best practice that emerge from an assessment of these projects are highlighted. 209mm x 149mm 26pp R 50.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2056-7 (SAHA 1) 2004 |
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Doctors in a Divided Society The profession and education of medical practitioners in South Africa Mignonne Breier; Angelique Wildschut Many of the goals of South Africas new democracy depend on the production of professionals who have not only the knowledge and skills to make our country globally competitive, but also a commitment to working and living here. Despite numerous reforms, the South African health system, ten years into democracy, remains divided: first world private care that ranks with middle income countries internationally at the one end, and at the other extreme, in the rural public sector in particular, conditions that are superior only to the poorest of African countries. Much work has been done to change medical school curricula in line with the primary health-care focus of government policy, and international trends towards problem-based learning. The student profile in medical schools is now not only more representative of the demographics of South Africa, but also reveals a significant increase in female students. Whether these students will stay in the country after graduating, and serve where they are needed most, remains to be seen. 280mm x 210mm 128pp R 140.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2153-9 April 2006 |
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Energy Sustainability for South Africa's Poor Weighing up the alternatives Alix Clark; Scott Drimie This occasional paper provides an analysis of government efforts to improve the access of poor South African households to various energy sources, particularly electricity, on an affordable and sustainable basis. The two authors describe the energy situation of the poor and comment on essential ingredients for a sustainable energy strategy. 210mm x 148mm 40pp R 50.00 ISBN: ISSN 1684-5250 (IRRD 2) 2002 |
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Environmental Education, Ethics & Action in Southern Africa EEASA monograph Johan Hattingh; Heila Lotz-Sisitka; Rob O'Donoghue (eds.) Environmental practitioners provide insight into environmental progress and challenges in diverse African contexts. Case studies and contributors from South Africa, Malawi, Uganda, Angola, and Zimbabwe focus on issues of environmental management, sustainable development, nature conservation and environmental journalism. 275mm x 207mm 184pp R 120.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2001-X 2002 |
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An Evaluation of Community-Driven Economic Development, Land Tenure and Sustainable Environmental Development in the Kat River Valley Trevor Hill; Ettienne Nel (eds.) This study of community-driven economic development is a collaboration between the human and natural sciences. The report investigates the agricultural and economic success of the community-based Hertzog Agricultural Co-operative (HACOP) in the Kat River Valley. It looks at the influence of natural, social, tenure, historical and marketing issues on that development initiative. 295mm x 205mm 252pp R 145.00 ISBN: 0-7969-1948-8 2000 |
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Evaluation of the Readucate Pilot Project in the Northern Cape Province Final report Johan Wydeman Dr Johan Wydeman's report evaluates the success of the Readucate educational pilot project in reaching its specific objectives and achieving its intended outputs. Key performance indicators included assessing any change in learning culture and community involvement, improved school results and sustainability. 52pp R 70.00 ISBN: 0-7969-1925-9 1999 |
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The Evolving Spatial Form of Cities in a Globalising World Economy: Johannesburg and São Paulo Martin J Murray The use, management and regulation of urban space comes under the spotlight in this occasional paper that highlights a new kind of global urban form, 'postmodern urbanism'. The author uses two aspirant world-class cities, Johannesburg and São Paulo, to describe the spatial fragmentation of the urban landscape. 210mm x 148mm 68pp R 50.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2072-9 (D&G 5) 2004 |
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Family and Community Interventions for Children Affected by AIDS Linda Richter; Julie Manegold; Riashnee Pather This research monograph forms part of a project to implement a strategy for the care of orphans and vulnerable children in Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Based on more than 400 documents, the report reviews the available information on interventions aimed at children, families, households and communities. An annotated bibliography is included. 280mm x 210mm 184pp R 135.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2067-2 2004 |
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Fertility Current South African issues of poverty, HIV/AIDS & youth. Seminar proceedings Department of Social Development; in collaboration with the Child, Youth and Family Development Research Programme of the HSRC This collaborative volume details fertility trends in post-apartheid South Africa. Based on a 2002 conference, topics include the country's demographic fertility profile, determinants of fertility-related behaviours in the context of HIV/AIDS settings such as sexual initiation and contraceptive use and broader regional fertility issues. 210mm x 148mm 144pp R 90.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2035-4 2003 |
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Flight of the Flamingos A study on the mobility of R&D workers Michael Kahn; William Blankley; Rasigan Maharajh; Thomas E Pogue; Vijay Reddy; Gabriel Cele; Marissa du Toit The study on the mobility of Research and Development (R&D) workers aims to address concerns about the sustainability of South Africa's R&D workforce and the perceived negative effects of the 'brain drain'. The final report received a high quality rating from the international reviewer. 282mm x 210mm 148pp R 140.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2033-8 2004 |
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Food Security and Sustainable Development in Southern Africa Scott Drimie; Simphiwe Mini Southern Africa experienced acute food shortages during 2002 and 2003. Against this background, the authors of this occasional paper investigate the issues around food security, assess the outlook for global food security and draw their conclusions accordingly. 210mm x 148mm 36pp R 50.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2028-1 (IRRD 6) 2003 |
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Fragments of Democracy Nationalism, development and the state in Africa Gavin Williams Originally presented as a lecture, this occasional paper argues that definitions of democracy are incomplete and their meanings dependent on their historical context. The author illustrates his premise with examples taken from throughout Africa and reflects on development and debt, class and politics, African nationalism, multi-party elections, citizenship and accountability. 210mm x 148mm 64pp R 50.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2026-5 (D&G 3) 2003 |
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From Conflict to Negotiation Nature-based development on the South African Wild Coast. Special edition Robin Palmer; Herman Timmermans; Derick Fay (eds.) This is a South African case study of the shift from protectionism to sustainable development in the 1990s. This landmark study details the successful efforts of the resident communities to achieve local ownership and co-management of the Dwesa-Cwebe Nature and Marine Reserve on the Eastern Cape coast. 295mm x 209mm 356pp R 265.00 ISBN: 0-7969-1992-5 2002 |
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At Full Speed the Tiger Cubs Stumbled Lessons from South East Asia about sustainable public service delivery Fanie Cloete This publication examines best practices in public sector service delivery through a comparative analysis of Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia. The book, which will be of interest to scholars, decision makers and informed members of the public, concludes with a general model of strategic governance. 210mm x 148mm 212pp R 145.00 ISBN: 0-7969-1929-1 2000 |
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Government Incentivisation of Higher Education-Industry Research Partnerships in South Africa. An Audit of THRIP and the Innovation Fund Working Partnerships: Higher Education, Industry and Innovation Research Programme on Human Resources Development This research monograph is part of a series that explores the ways in which South African higher education and industry have formed research partnerships in response to global trends and national policy imperatives. The series examines these partnerships in relation to knowledge production, enterprise productivity and innovation in biotechnology, ICT and new materials development. 289mm x 208mm 182pp R 160.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2038-9 2003 |
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Higher education and work Setting a new research agenda Charlton Koen Higher education and work consists of two papers. The first provides an analysis of research on graduate employment in South Africa, and reflects on the state of research on graduate employment and unemployment in South Africa, while the second looks at the challenges facing the education, training and employment of South Africas scientific labour force. 210mm x 148mm 62pp R 80.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2118-0 January 2006 |
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HIV/AIDS in Southern Africa Report of the Colloquium 26-27 November 2003 Phetsile K Dlamini; Donald Skinner; Nompumelelo Zungu-Dirwayi This report details the findings of a colloquium held in November 2003 which presented HIV/AIDS policy research conducted by the HSRC in projects across Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland and Zimbabwe. The colloquium also focused on the status of orphaned and vulnerable children in Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe. 210mm x 148mm 24pp R 50.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2068-0 2004 |
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Human Resources Development Review 2003 Education, employment and skills in South Africa HSRC The first in a series of triennial reviews, this study gives a comprehensive assessment of human resource and development trends in South Africa. Along with its companion web-based data warehouse, it is an invaluable, user-friendly resource for policy-makers, planners, managers and educators at both national and institutional levels. 300mm x 215mm 740pp R 450.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2049-4 2003 |
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The Impact of HIV/AIDS on the Health Sector National survey of health personnel, ambulatory and hospitalised patients and health facilities 2002 O Shisana; E Hall; KR Maluleke et al. (HSRC, MEDUNSA & MRC) This report emanates from the results of a national survey conducted in 2002 that examined the impact of HIV/AIDS on public and private healthcare facilities in South Africa. This publication addresses these issues, outlines the subsystems that are affected and makes recommendations for managing the HIV/AIDS case load. 280mm x 210mm 192pp R 160.00 ISBN: 1-875017-85-2 2003 |
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The Impact of HIV/AIDS on Land Rights Case studies from Kenya Michael Aliber; Cherryl Walker; Mumbi Machera; Paul Kamau; Charles Omondi; Karuti Kanyinga Based on three village case studies from different parts of Kenya, this co-authored study explores the relationship between HIV/AIDS and land rights focusing on women as a socially vulnerable group. The study compares affected with non-affected households and HIV/AIDS emerges as a significant but not primary cause of tenure insecurity. 280mm x 210mm 224pp R 140.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2054-0 2004 |
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In Terror and In Silence An investigation into safety levels and standards at petrol stations. Petrol Station 5 Safety Project, December 2002 Adrian Hadland In response to the murder of five Cape Town petrol station attendants in June 2002, a major investigation was conducted into crime and safety at South African petrol stations. Based on input from stakeholders and a survey of 25 petrol stations in the Western Cape, this report assesses the crime situation and formulates security recommendations. 280mm x 210mm 64pp R 150.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2008-7 2002 |
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Information: The foundation of sustainable development Craig A Schwabe This occasional paper proposes the development of an information framework for sustainable development in South Africa and sets out a global action plan. It discusses the country's ability to provide the information required to address actions stipulated in Agenda 21, a foundational document of sustainable development. 210mm x 148mm 52pp R 50.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2078-8 (IRRD 7) 2002 |
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Knowledge for Development? Comparing British, Japanese, Swedish and World Bank aid Kenneth King; Simon McGrath This publication is the first detailed critique of knowledge-based development aid and what it means in both theory and practice. The study examines four of the most influential international development agencies including the World Bank. It is essential reading for development specialists and of interest to comparative educationalists. 211mm x 135mm 256pp ISBN: 0-7969-2058-3 2004 |
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The Land and Property Rights of Women and orphans in the context of HIV and AIDS Case studies from Zimbabwe Kaori Izumi (ed) In Zimbabwe, as in many other parts of Africa, agriculture is the principal source of livelihood for widows and orphans. Within this reality, a groundbreaking study was commissioned to investigate the land and property rights of women and orphans in Zimbabwe in the context of HIV/AIDS. It also examines the coping strategies, in terms of land-related livelihoods, adopted by widows and other vulnerable women affected by the pandemic. 280mm x 210mm 96pp R 90.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2135-0 May 2006 |
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Learner Performance in South Africa Social and economic determinants of success in language and mathematics Charles Simkins; Andrew Paterson This monograph reports on the nature of private post-school technical and vocational education and training (TVET) within the further education and training (FET) band in the South African education system. It provides, for the first time, empirical data about the participants, the location and ownership of institutions, the programmes offered, and the delivery of private TVET provision in the country, as well as case studies which explore the character of the sector. 280mm x 210mm 88pp R 90.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2041-9 2005 |
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Local Government, Local Governance and Sustainable Development Getting the parameters right Doreen Atkinson This is an examination of the transformation of South Africa's apartheid local government system into a development-oriented system of municipal governance. Continuing short and long-term interventions by both the central and provincial governments will be needed if local government is to deliver its desired outputs. 210mm x 148mm 32pp R 50.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2079-6 (IRRD 4) 2002 |
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Micro-Finance in Rural Communities in Southern Africa Country and pilot site case studies, policy issues and recommendations HSRC This report was prepared for the Integrated Rural Development Program (IRDP). It explores the demand for and access to financial services in three pilot sites in rural Zimbabwe, Mozambique and South Africa. The study examines developments in micro-finance, best practices in a rural context and key policy issues. 296mm x 210mm 180pp R 105.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2000-1 2002 |
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Multinationals on the periphery DaimlerChrysler South Africa, human capital upgrading and regional economic development Jo Lorentzen Utilising the DaimlerChrysler human resources upgrade in one of South Africas least developed provinces as the basis, this is a well-developed case study of the relationship between human capital in host economies and international capital inflows. It describes how DaimlerChrysler upgraded human resources in its East London plant where the company manufactures the Mercedes C-Class model for export. Lorentzen explores the extent and depth of the upgrading along and beyond the automotive supply chain, and its repercussions on local education and training institutions. Finally, he analyses how foreign direct investment and local industrial development interact in the short and medium term, and hypothesises as to the possible longer-term outcomes in the absence of proper regional economic planning. 210mm x 148mm 44pp R 50.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2131-8 February 2006 |
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The National Household HIV Prevalence and Risk Survey of South African Children Heather Brookes; Olive Shisana; Linda Richter This survey researches the little-known impact of HIV/AIDS on children. It investigates HIV prevalence rates among children, the risk factors that predispose them to becoming infected and the effects of the epidemic on their care and support. This study forms part of the larger Nelson Mandela/HSRC study of HIV/AIDS 280mm x 210mm 64pp R 75.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2055-9 2004 |
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National Identity and Democracy in Africa Mai Palmberg (ed.) This is the third volume in the collaborative series, Identity? Theory, History, Politics. It focuses primarily on identity and nation building in Africa and includes cultural landscapes, power and conflict, literary critiques and discourses on the politics of nation building. Policy-makers, academics, postgraduate students and scholars will find this essential reading. 210mm x 148mm 352pp R 155.00 ISBN: 0-7969-1901-1 1999 |
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An Overview of South African Human Resources Development Andre Kraak This book provides an overview of human resources development (HRD) in South Africa. It focuses on the youth labour market, the world of work and the national system of science and innovation. It concludes that South Africa, lacking high, intermediate and low skills, has severe HRD problems which require urgent resolution. 210mm x 148mm 104pp R 110.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2042-7 2004 |
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The People's Voice The development and current state of the South African small media sector Adrian Hadland; Karen Thorne This study provides an overview of relevant legislation in South Africa, pre- and post-1994, as well as a review of global trends in small media development. The report identifies interests common to small independent and community media groupings and examines ways to promote their sustainability. 280mm x 210mm 144pp R 90.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2059-1 2004 |
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Post-Apartheid Patterns of Internal Migration in South Africa Pieter Kok; Michael O'Donovan; Oumar Bouare; Johan van Zyl Popular belief is that urbanisation has increased substantially in the new South Africa, when, in fact, patterns of internal migration have remained static since the late 1970s. Internal migration patterns have been under-researched since the easing of restrictions in 1990. This study fills the gap drawing on census and other secondary data. 240mm x 170mm 134pp R 160.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2004-4 2003 |
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Poverty-Eradication and Sustainable Development Michael Aliber This occasional paper is an examination of the South African government's array of anti-poverty initiatives since 1992, within the context of a sustainable development framework. The challenges, successes and failures are explored and recommendations made for the attainment of the goal of poverty eradication. 210mm x 148mm 56pp R 50.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2081-8 (IRRD 1) 2002 |
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Protecting our Cultural Capital A research plan for the heritage sector Harriet Deacon; Sephai Mngqolo; Sandra Prosalendis This occasional paper discusses the key outcomes from the on-going debate on a South African common heritage. The political transition of 1994 foregrounded the debate about who we are and what sites, memories or artefacts actually constitute our common heritage as South Africans. 210mm x 148mm 80pp R 50.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2034-6 (SCI 4) 2003 |
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Public Attitudes in Contemporary SA Insights from an HSRC survey HSRC This compilation analyses South African trends and public opinion between 1999 and 2001 on key policy areas and contributes to the debate around the challenges to, and prospects for, consolidating democracy in South Africa. It provides all stakeholders in South Africa with information and analytic insights. 210mm x 148mm 320pp R 110.00 ISBN: 0-7969-1994-1 2002 |
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Reflective Practice Psychodynamic ideas in the community Leslie Swartz; Kerry Gibson; Tamara Gelman (eds.) The contributors to this original volume use case studies to explore community-based psychology practice. The book emphasises the importance of a thorough understanding of context for community work and shows how change in others cannot happen without change in ourselves. 245mm x 170mm 136pp R 100.00 ISBN: 0-7969-1996-8 2002 |
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Sexual Abuse of Young Children in Southern Africa Linda Richter; Andrew Dawes; Craig Higson-Smith (eds.) This volume is the first attempt in the region to grapple with the full complexity of child sexual abuse in southern Africa. A range of experts present the facts, assess the depiction of the problem in the press, consider legal and policy responses and offer accounts of interventions in South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. 210mm x 148mm 496pp R 195.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2053-2 2004 |
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Shifting African Identities Volume II in the Series: Identity? Theory, Politics, History Simon Bekker; Martine Dodds; Meshack M. Khosa (eds.) This volume is the second in the series, Identity? Theory, Politics, History. It includes Neville Alexander's important study of the link between language and identity in South Africa. The other nine papers include studies of the process of identity construction in the southern African and Great Lakes regions, the Congo, Sudan and Nigeria. 210mm x 148mm 196pp R 145.00 ISBN: 0-7969-1986-0 2001 |
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Shifting Understandings of Skills in South Africa Overcoming the historical imprint of a low skills regime Simon McGrath; Azeem Badroodien; Andre Kraak; Lorna Unwin (eds.) This is the first major South African study within the current international debate on high skills and an important addition to the discourse on South African education, training and development. This volume critically engages with South Africa's current skills development strategy and analyses the prospects for a successful upskilling of the population. 210mm x 148mm 280pp R 170.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2044-3 2004 |
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Skills Development in Very Small and Micro Enterprises Simon McGrath (ed.) Enterprises employing ten or less workers - very small and microenterprises (VSMEs) - can potentially make important contributions to meeting South Africa's targets for reducing poverty and unemployment and increasing broad-based economic empowerment. One of the barriers that many such enterprises face is in the area of skills development. The apartheid legacy and the continued limited responsiveness of training providers have made access to formal skills acquisition difficult for these enterprises and their workers. 280mm x 210mm 96pp R 110.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2098-2 May 2005 |
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Society, State & Market A guide to competing theories of development John Martinussen This major textbook, reprinted for the fourth time in 2004, is written for students in development studies. It provides a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary picture of development research over the past generation, and is organised around four major themes: economic development and underdevelopment, politics and the state, socio-economic development and the state and civil society and the development process. 232mm x 152mm 400pp R 160.00 ISBN: 0-7969-1795-7 1997 |
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South African Social Attitudes Changing Times, Diverse Voices Udesh Pillay; Benjamin Roberts; Stephen Rule (eds.) A countrys attitudinal profile is as much a part of its social reality as are its demographic make-up, its culture and its distinctive social patterns. It helps to provide a nuanced picture of a countrys circumstances, its continuities and changes, its democratic health, and how it feels to live there. It also helps to measure the countrys progress towards the achievement of its economic, social and political goals, based on the measurement of both objective and subjective realities. 240mm x 168mm 400pp R 190.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2117-2 March 2006 |
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State of the Nation: South Africa 2003-2004 John Daniel; Adam Habib; Roger Southall (eds.) This volume is the first in a series by leading South African intellectuals on the state of post-apartheid South Africa. It provides insightful analysis of post-apartheid polity, political parties the state and civil society, race relations, land reforms and education, foreign relations, employment, unemployment and the changing nature of trade unionism. 210mm x 148mm 416pp R 175.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2024-9 2003 |
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State of the Nation: South Africa 2004-2005 John Daniel; Roger Southall; Jessica Lutchman (eds.) The second volume in a series by leading South African intellectuals on the state of post-apartheid South Africa, this publication provides a comprehensive and frank picture of contemporary South Africa. It includes critical insights into the state of the political parties after the 2004 election, race and identity, the economy and the state of employment, emerging patterns of business ownership and the effects of HIV/AIDS. 210mm x 148mm 648pp R 180.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2086-9 2005 |
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The Subtle Power of Intangible Heritage Legal and financial instruments for safeguarding intangible heritage Harriet Deacon; with Luvuyo Dondolo; Mbulelo Mrubata; Sandra Prosalendis This research monograph defines 'intangible heritage' as oral traditions, memories, traditional arts and rituals, languages and knowledge systems. It reviews the international legislative and financial tools to manage heritage resources and makes recommendations for safeguarding the intellectual property of communities. 280mm x 210mm 80pp R 90.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2074-5 2004 |
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Teacher education and the challenge of diversity in South Africa Crispin Hemson Conflicts in schools over race, fees or language frequently make headlines in South Africa. Such conflicts reflect the multifaceted issue of learner diversity, encompassing racial, class, gender, religious, linguistic, physical and other differences. The need to handle such differences in equitable ways poses new challenges for teachers and teacher education. How are teacher education institutions preparing students for teaching in schools that are different from the ones they experienced as learners? What kinds of skills are they providing to enable teachers to deal with diversity and difference amongst learners? 280mm x 210mm 72pp R 100.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2157-1 April 2006 |
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Towards an Integrated Information Society Policy in South Africa An overview of political rhetoric and policy initiatives 1994-2000 Leo van Audenhove This paper analyses government policy regarding information technology through speeches, policy debate and policy documents. South Africa's challenge in the information age is to produce content reflecting the strength of our diverse culture while developing skills and access to the invaluable resources of knowledge and information. 210mm x 148mm 40pp R 50.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2023-0 (SAMM 1) 2003 |
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The Universal Service Agency's Telecentre Programme: 1998-2000 Peter Benjamin Universal Service Agency telecentres were established to fulfill the 1996 Telecommunications Act aim of supplying low-cost, communication services to South Africa's townships and rural areas. This paper attributes the 30 per cent success rate since 1998 to the dedication of telecentre managers as it looks at the formidable challenges facing these centres. 210mm x 148mm 28pp R 50.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2029-X (SAMM 2) 2003 |
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What Hold Us Together Social cohesion in South Africa David Chidester; Phillip Dexter; Wilmot James (eds.) Leading intellectuals from business, organised labour, community organisations, government structures and academics examine the effects of a whole range of global forces on local forms of identity, coherence and cohesion. This compelling book merits close attention from anyone interested in the wide-ranging effects of globalisation on South Africa. 210mm x 148mm 368pp R 200.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2030-3 2003 |
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'Women are Weak when they are Amongst Men' The participation of women in rural water committees in South Africa David Hemson Water is a key component of the post-apartheid government's rural service delivery efforts. It is also a male-dominated process. This occasional paper investigates the participation of women in water projects in rural South Africa and reflects on the possibilities for their greater involvement in such development. 210mm x 148mm 28pp R 40.00 ISBN: 0-7969-2083-4 (IRRD 3) 2002 |
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