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Power In Action - Democracy, Citizenship And Social Justice (Paperback): Steven Friedman Power In Action - Democracy, Citizenship And Social Justice (Paperback)
Steven Friedman
R351 Discovery Miles 3 510 Ships in 5 - 10 working days

"What are democracies meant to do? And how does one know when one is a democratic state?" These incisive questions and more by leading political scientist, Steven Friedman, underlie this robust enquiry into what democracy means for South Africa post 1994.

Democracy and its prospects are often viewed through a lens which reflects the dominant Western understanding. New democracies are compared to idealised notions of the way in which the system is said to operate in the global North. The democracies of Western Europe and North America are understood to be the finished product and all others are assessed by how far they have progressed towards approximating this model. The goal of new democracies, like South Africa and other developing nation-states, is thus to become like the global North.

Power in Action persuasively argues against this stereotype. Friedman asserts that democracies can only work when every adult has an equal say in the public decisions that affect them. From this point of view, democracies are not finished products and some nations in the global South may be more democratic than their Northern counterparts. Democracy is achieved not by adopting idealised models derived from other societies – rather, it is the product of collective action by citizens who claim the right to be heard not only through public protest action, but also through the conscious exercise of influence on public and private power holders.

Viewing democracy in this way challenges us to develop a deeper understanding of democracy’s challenges and in so doing to ensure that more citizens can claim a say over more decisions in society.

King - The Life Of Martin Luther King (Paperback): Jonathan Eig King - The Life Of Martin Luther King (Paperback)
Jonathan Eig
R565 R429 Discovery Miles 4 290 Save R136 (24%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The compelling story of Martin Luther King's life and achievements has become simplified and domesticated in a way that fails to do full justice to his radical vision and importance. Now, in King, we get the most comprehensive and complete portrait ever written about this iconic figure.

The first major new biography of Martin Luther King Jr in over 40 years, Jonathan Eig's superb King is based on years of research, hundreds of interviews with those who knew him and many thousands of previously unreleased documents, including a huge cache from the FBI. Eig reveals King's story to be more compelling and more complex than we knew.

For too long, his radical vision for the future has been erased. The hope of his 'I have a dream' message and the tragedy of his assassination at the age of 39 have overwhelmed the story of a brilliantly bold and complicated man, which obscures his real significance of today's society and for the future. His vision went far beyond achieving equal treatment for black men and women, which was only a part of a much greater and more wide-ranging mission - something that has been forgotten by most.

Eig's fascinating biography not only shines new light on King's remarkable career, but also humanises him so that he becomes more than a symbol of hope and defiance, but a man with flaws, a sense of humour, as a father and a husband. It's an essential read for our times.

Land In South Africa - Contested Meanings And Nation Formation (Paperback): Khwezi Mabasa, Bulelwa Mabasa Land In South Africa - Contested Meanings And Nation Formation (Paperback)
Khwezi Mabasa, Bulelwa Mabasa
R340 R314 Discovery Miles 3 140 Save R26 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Land In South Africa examines how land and agrarian reform impacts nation building, citizenship, and identity formation. The publication draws attention to the limitations of reducing land to a commodity, and how this approach perpetuates social conflict and inequality in land reform policy implementation.

The book posits an alternative policy paradigm, which discusses contested meanings of land and their relation to nation formation. It brings to the fore citizen stakeholder perspectives from former labour tenants, citizens residing in communally owned land, women subsistence farmers, peasant movements and land reform civil society groups.

The chapters investigate the diverse and contested meanings of land to elevate how South Africans perceive land justice and reform, while also including several international case studies. The publication argues that land power relations and policy debates are constitutive components of nation building. And, importantly, that land shapes essential pillars in nation formation such as citizenship, political identity, heritage, a sense of belonging and social disparities.

Raising Questions - Daring to Denounce the Religious Right to Defend Our Civil Rights (Hardcover): Lauryne Wright Raising Questions - Daring to Denounce the Religious Right to Defend Our Civil Rights (Hardcover)
Lauryne Wright
R743 Discovery Miles 7 430 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Suffragists in Washington, DC - The 1913 Parade and the Fight for the Vote (Paperback): Rebecca Boggs Roberts Suffragists in Washington, DC - The 1913 Parade and the Fight for the Vote (Paperback)
Rebecca Boggs Roberts
R557 R517 Discovery Miles 5 170 Save R40 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Voice of Conscience - The Church in the Mind of Martin Luther King, Jr (Hardcover): Lewis Baldwin The Voice of Conscience - The Church in the Mind of Martin Luther King, Jr (Hardcover)
Lewis Baldwin
R2,043 Discovery Miles 20 430 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Before he was a civil rights leader, the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., was a man of the church. His father was a pastor, and much of young Martin's time was spent in Baptist churches. He went on to seminary and received a Ph.D. in theology. In 1953, he took over leadership of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Atlanta. The church was his home. But, as he began working for civil rights, King became a fierce critic of the churches, both black and white. He railed against white Christian leaders who urged him to be patient in the struggle-or even opposed civil rights altogether. And, while the black church was the platform from which King launched the struggle for civil rights, he was deeply ambivalent toward the church as an institution, and saw it as in constant need of reform. In this book, Lewis Baldwin explores King's complex relationship with the Christian church, from his days growing up at Ebenezer Baptist, to his work as a pastor, to his battles with American churches over civil rights, to his vision for the global church. King, Baldwin argues, had a robust and multifaceted view of the nature and purpose of the church that serves as a model for the church in the 21st century.

Understanding Social Citizenship - Themes and Perspectives for Policy and Practice (Book, New edition): Peter Dwyer Understanding Social Citizenship - Themes and Perspectives for Policy and Practice (Book, New edition)
Peter Dwyer
R2,938 Discovery Miles 29 380 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This updated and revised edition of "Understanding Social Citizenship" is still the only citizenship textbook written from a social policy perspective. It provides students with an understanding of the concept of citizenship in relation to UK, EU and global welfare institutions; covers a range of philosophical, historical and contemporary welfare debates and issues; explores inclusion and exclusion; and, combines analysis of competing perspectives with discussion of social policies and uses easy-to-digest text boxes to aid learning and teaching. The revised second edition contains an additional new chapter on ageing and citizenship and new topical sections on 'Cameron's Conservatism' and the EU and A8/10 migration in the UK. The book is essential reading for undergraduates in social policy, sociology, social work, politics and citizenship. It will also appeal to A/AS level students and their teachers, and those on access courses, foundation degrees and teacher training courses.

Advanced Introduction to US Civil Liberties (Paperback): Susan N. Herman Advanced Introduction to US Civil Liberties (Paperback)
Susan N. Herman
R624 Discovery Miles 6 240 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business, and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. This insightful Advanced Introduction provides a kaleidoscopic overview of key US civil liberties, including freedom of speech, press, assembly, and religion, limitations on search and seizure, due process in criminal proceedings, autonomy rights, rights of equality, and democratic participation. Key Features: Discusses the historical development and current status of core civil liberties Examines the tension between libertarian and egalitarian views of civil liberties Promotes further understanding of the role of the US Supreme Court and other actors in setting levels of protection for civil liberties Provides an overview of common themes in development and interpretation of constitutionally protected civil liberties in multiple areas, including abortion Featuring examples of how key civil liberties have been shaped by historical, legal, and philosophical forces, this Advanced Introduction will be essential reading for students and scholars in American studies, history, human rights, law and politics, and political science.

How We Can Win - Race, History and Changing the Money Game That's Rigged (Paperback): Kimberly Jones How We Can Win - Race, History and Changing the Money Game That's Rigged (Paperback)
Kimberly Jones
R429 R397 Discovery Miles 3 970 Save R32 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
On Civil Liberty and Self-Government (Paperback): Francis Lieber On Civil Liberty and Self-Government (Paperback)
Francis Lieber
R605 Discovery Miles 6 050 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
On Civil Liberty and Self-Government (Paperback): Francis Lieber On Civil Liberty and Self-Government (Paperback)
Francis Lieber
R599 Discovery Miles 5 990 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
On Civil Liberty and Self-Government (Paperback): Francis Lieber On Civil Liberty and Self-Government (Paperback)
Francis Lieber
R600 Discovery Miles 6 000 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Freedom of Speech and Writing Upon Public Affairs - Considered; With an Historical View of the Roman Imperial Laws Against... The Freedom of Speech and Writing Upon Public Affairs - Considered; With an Historical View of the Roman Imperial Laws Against Libels, as Violations of Majesty, or Lesser Offences. the Nature and Use of Torture Among the Romans and Modern Europeans (Paperback)
William Bollan
R445 Discovery Miles 4 450 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Martin Luther King and The Trumpet of Conscience Today (Paperback): Jean-Charles Regine Michelle Martin Luther King and The Trumpet of Conscience Today (Paperback)
Jean-Charles Regine Michelle
R548 R496 Discovery Miles 4 960 Save R52 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity (Paperback): James Fitzjames Stephen Liberty, Equality, Fraternity (Paperback)
James Fitzjames Stephen
R599 Discovery Miles 5 990 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
On Liberty (Paperback): John Stuart Mill On Liberty (Paperback)
John Stuart Mill
R488 Discovery Miles 4 880 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
American Bastile - a History of the Illegal Arrests and Imprisonment of American Citizens During the Late Civil War... American Bastile - a History of the Illegal Arrests and Imprisonment of American Citizens During the Late Civil War (Paperback)
John A Marshall
R864 Discovery Miles 8 640 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
On Civil Liberty and Self-Government (Paperback): Francis Lieber On Civil Liberty and Self-Government (Paperback)
Francis Lieber
R637 Discovery Miles 6 370 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
A Vindication of the Rights of Woman - With Strictures on Political and Moral Subjects (Paperback): Mary Wollstonecraft A Vindication of the Rights of Woman - With Strictures on Political and Moral Subjects (Paperback)
Mary Wollstonecraft
R676 Discovery Miles 6 760 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
On Civil Liberty and Self-Government (Paperback): Francis Lieber On Civil Liberty and Self-Government (Paperback)
Francis Lieber
R717 Discovery Miles 7 170 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Handbook of Civic Engagement and Education (Hardcover): Richard Desjardins, Susan Wiksten Handbook of Civic Engagement and Education (Hardcover)
Richard Desjardins, Susan Wiksten
R5,922 Discovery Miles 59 220 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Underscoring the complex relationship between civic engagement and education at all stages of life, this innovative Handbook identifies the contemporary challenges and best approaches and practices to encourage civic engagement within education. Chapters cover the theoretical and historical background of civic engagement and education, ideological and social movements, civic-oriented education, curriculum, and outcomes. Using empirical comparative data and unique context-specific studies, the Handbook explores ecopedagogy, education in emergencies, and the novel concept of social contract pedagogy. Addressing contemporary challenges to civic engagement in education, it examines polarization and extremism, accelerating planetary and societal changes, environmental crises, the digital divide, and post-Covid civic education. Ultimately, it finds that civic engagement is best supported by education practices that are characterized by humanizing, negotiated, collaborative, and dialogical approaches which encourage students to develop civic knowledge, critical thinking skills, and moral and ethical values. Interdisciplinary and international in scope, this Handbook will prove vital to students and scholars of sociology and education studies. Its holistic understanding of how civic engagement and education interrelate at local, regional, and global levels will also be useful to policymakers concerned with improving civic and student support, engagement, and participation in education.

The Digital Citizen(ship) - Politics and Democracy in the Networked Society (Hardcover): Luigi Ceccarini The Digital Citizen(ship) - Politics and Democracy in the Networked Society (Hardcover)
Luigi Ceccarini
R2,818 Discovery Miles 28 180 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This cutting-edge book explores the diverse and contested meanings of ''citizenship'' in the 21st century, as representative democracy faces a mounting crisis in the wake of the Digital Age. Luigi Ceccarini enriches and updates the common notion of citizenship, answering the question of how it is possible to fully live as a citizen in a post-modern political community. Employing an international, multidisciplinary framework, Ceccarini brings together the findings of continental political philosophy and history, and contemporary western political science and communication studies to advance our understanding of political motivation and participation in the present day. As new participatory and monitoring dynamics of online citizenship redefine the very form of public space, this timely book addresses the values, creativity and aspirations through which social actors engage with a networked society, making use of technological innovations and new forms of communication to participate in post-representative politics. A provocative call to action in an era defined by distrust, disillusionment and digitization, this book is crucial reading for scholars and researchers of political science, sociology and communication studies, particularly those seeking a thoroughly modern understanding of digital citizenship. It will also benefit advanced political science students in need of a historical overview of the concept of citizenship and how it has developed under the auspices of the Internet.

Just Pursuit - A Black Prosecutor's Fight for Fairness (Paperback): Laura Coates Just Pursuit - A Black Prosecutor's Fight for Fairness (Paperback)
Laura Coates
R436 R406 Discovery Miles 4 060 Save R30 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Transitional Justice Citizen - From Justice Receiver to Justice Seeker (Hardcover): Briony Jones The Transitional Justice Citizen - From Justice Receiver to Justice Seeker (Hardcover)
Briony Jones
R2,750 Discovery Miles 27 500 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Building a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the limits of transitional justice theory, this innovative book proposes a new concept of the transitional justice citizen. Throughout the book, Briony Jones addresses contemporary criticism of transitional justice theory and practice in order to improve our understanding of the agency of people at times of transition. Drawing on three diverse case studies from across the globe, chapters demonstrate how the transitional justice citizen is defined by transitional justice discourse, policy and practice, and through acts of claiming justice such as protests and political violence. Combining in-depth theorization with empirical insights, this perceptive book positions the concept of citizenship within the context of long-term historical political struggle and the contemporary importance of justice. Investigating the current debates and key research gaps in the field of transitional justice, this book will be vital reading for students and scholars of transitional justice, including those focusing on peacebuilding, citizenship, democratization, and political geography. It will also be beneficial for transitional justice practitioners who wish to reflect on their practice and compare their work with other case studies.

Human Dignity and Democracy in Europe - Synergies, Tensions and Crises (Hardcover): Daniel Bedford, Catherine Dupr e, Gabor... Human Dignity and Democracy in Europe - Synergies, Tensions and Crises (Hardcover)
Daniel Bedford, Catherine Dupr e, Gabor Halmai, Panos Kapotas
R3,337 Discovery Miles 33 370 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This collection identifies and discusses the connections between human dignity and democracy from theoretical, substantive, and comparative perspectives. Drawing on detailed analyses of national and transnational law, it provides timely insights into uses of human dignity to promote and challenge ideas of identity and solidarity. Highlighting human dignity's significance for inclusive democracy, the book's thirteen chapters underline how threats to human dignity can also be a danger to democracy itself. Critical analysis of the commitment to protect the dignity of all human beings following the rise of nationalism, illiberalism and identity politics are thoroughly reviewed. The volume further addresses urgent questions about today's democratic societies in the context of Europe's multiple crises. Written in an accessible style, this innovative book will be an excellent resource for both scholars of human dignity and human rights law, European law and politics, as well as non-experts looking to further their understanding of the topic.

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