Land, Memory, Reconstruction and Justice - Perspectives on Land Claims in South Africa (Paperback)

Land is a significant and controversial topic in South Africa. Addressing the land claims of those dispossessed in the past has proved to be a demanding, multidimensional process. In many respects the land restitution programme that was launched as part of the county's transition to democracy in 1994 has failed to meet expectations, with ordinary citizens, policymakers, and analysts questioning not only its progress but also its outcomes and parameters. Land, memory, reconstruction, and justice brings together a wealth of topical material and case studies by leading experts in the field who present a rich mix of perspectives from politics, sociology, geography, social anthropology, law, history and agricultural economics. The collection addresses both the material and the symbolic dimensions of land claims, in rural and urban contexts, and explores the complex intersection of issues confronting the restitution programme, from the promotion of livelihoods to questions of rights, identity and transitional justice. This valuable contribution is undoubtedly the most comprehensive treatment to date of South Africa's post-apartheid land claims process and will be essential reading for scholars and students of land reform for years to come.

General

Imprint:	University of KwaZulu-Natal Press
Country of origin:	South Africa
Release date:	November 2010
Editors:	Anna Bohlin • Ruth Hall • Thembela Kepe • Cherryl Walker
Dimensions:	230 x 154 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	335
ISBN-13:	978-1-86914-201-8
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Development studies Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political science & theory Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Development economics Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > General Books > Local Author Showcase > Politics
LSN:	1-86914-201-2
Barcode:	9781869142018

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