The South African Communist Party : Adapting to Thrive in a Post-Communist Age

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kolasa, Thomas Stanley, 1967-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Communism--History--South Africa.

Communism.

South Africa--Politics and government--1909-1948.

South Africa.

South Africa--Politics and government--1948-1994.

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

South African Communist Party--History.

South African Communist Party.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (259 p.)

Other Title:

South African Communist Party

Place of Publication:

Jefferson : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"This history describes how the South African Communist Party has flourished in a harsh political environment. Formed in 1921 as an affiliation of leftist organizations, it fought against the racist Apartheid regime, ascending to power in 1994 with the African National Congress. SACP is working towards a socialist future for South Africa while governing a capitalist country"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Acknowledgments

Table of Contents

Introduction: Dinosaur or Adaptor?

1. The SACP and Ideology: The Uncertain Path Between Faith and Pragmatism

2. The Alliance: Who Is in Charge?

3. The Collapse of Communism: The End of the Beginning

4. The New South Africa: The SACP and the Future

Conclusion

Chapter Notes

Selected Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-4766-2059-8

OCLC:

933434009