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Author:

Robins, Steven L.

Title:

From revolution to rights in South Africa : social movements, NGOs & popular politics after apartheid / Steven L. Robins.

Publisher:

University of Kwazulu-Natal Press,

Copyright Date:

2008

Description:

xvi, 192 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Subject:

Social movements--South Africa.
Group identity--South Africa.
Civil society--South Africa.
AIDS (Disease)--Political aspects--South Africa.
Community organization--South Africa.
South Africa--Politics and government--1994-
South Africa--Social conditions--1994-

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-185) and index.

Contents:

Introduction: From revolution to rights -- Activist mediations of 'rights & indigeneous identity: Land struggles, NGOs & indigeneous rights in Namaqualand -- Citizens & 'bushmen' : the khomani San, NGOs, & the making of a new social movement -- 'Civil society' & popular politics in the postcolony: 'Deep democracy' & deep authoritarianism at the tip of Africa? -- AIDS, science & the making of a social movement : AIDS activism & biomedical citizenship in South Africa -- Rights passages from 'near death' to 'new life': AIDS activism & new HIV identities in South Africa -- Sexual rights & sexual cultures: AIDS activism, sexual politics & 'new masculinities' after apartheid -- Conclusion: Beyond rights & the limits of liberalism.

ISBN:

1869141644 (pbk. : KwaZulu-Natal)
9781869141646 (pbk. : KwaZulu-Natal)
1847012027 (hbk. : James Currey)
9781847012029 (hbk. : James Currey)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)243545111

LCCN:

2009275468

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

ULAX314 -- Loras College Library (Dubuque)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)