Frequently praised for its democratic transition, South Africa has experienced an almost uninterrupted cycle of social protest since the late 1990s. There have

The Politics of the Near offers a novel approach to social unrest in post-apartheid South Africa. Keeping the noise of demonstrations, barricades, and clashes w

The Politics of the Near offers a novel approach to social unrest in post-apartheid South Africa. Keeping the noise of demonstrations, barricades, and clashes w

Winner of the 2002 Outstanding Book Award presented by the International and Intercultural Communication Division of the National Communication Association The

Text and photographs present the daily lives and family traditions of the people of South Africa, as well as their turbulent history and the legacy of apartheid