Mandela's world : the international dimension of South Africa's political revolution 1990-99 / James Barber.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Barber, James, 1931-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

South Africa--Foreign relations--1994-.

South Africa.

International relations.

South Africa--Foreign relations--1989-1994.

South Africa--Politics and government--1994-.

Politics and government.

South Africa--Politics and government--1989-1994.

Physical Description:

ix, 214 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Oxford : James Currey, 2004.

Contents:

1 Setting the Scene 1

I Prelude to Transformation 9

2 Pariahs and Exiles 11

3 The Total Onslaught and Botha's Reforms 20

4 The People's Rising: Domestic and International Reactions 26

II Negotiations and Competition for International Support 39

5 Negotiations, Visions of the Future and the Economic Debate 41

6 Mandela and de Klerk Compete for International Support 57

7 International Support, End of the Soviet Bloc and the Negotiated Settlement 70

III The New South Africa: Seeking an Identity 83

8 Principles and Practice 85

9 Learning the Hard Way 100

10 Bends in the Road: Readjustment and Renaissance 116

11 Domestic/Foreign Affairs Interlocked: Migrations, Aids, Crime and Visitors 128

IV South Africa Gains an International Identity: Its International Roles 145

12 The Prodigal Returns as a Middle Power 147

13 The Bridge Builder and Accommodation 158

14 The African Power 171

15 The Regional Giant 182

16 Punching Above its Weight 196.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0852558775

0852558767

OCLC:

53191684