Contemporary South Africa

ANTHONY BUTLER is Professor of Political Studies, University of Cape Town, South Africa. He is a former fellow of Emmanuel College at the University of Cambridge and a past Director of the Politics and Administration programme at Birkbeck College, University of London. He is author of four books, most recently Cyril Ramaphosa (Jacana and James Currey, 2008).

Introduction Historical Context A Rainbow Nation? The South African Economy Social Structure and Social Policy Government Political Life Culture, Ideas and Issues South Africa and the World South Africa in the 21st Century