Although democratic South Africa is officially "non-racial," the book shows that racial solidarities continue to play a role in the country's political economy. Ironically, racial identities, which ultimately proved the undoing of apartheid, have come to the rescue of contemporary democratic capitalism. The author explains how and why racial solidarities are being revamped, focusing particularly on the role of black economic empowerment, the black bourgeoisie, and how calls to represent the identities of black South Africans are having the effect of substituting the racial interests of black elites for the economic interests of the black poor.
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Although democratic South Africa is officially "non-racial," the book shows that racial solidarities continue to play a role in the country's political economy. Ironically, racial identities, which ultimately proved the undoing of apartheid, have come to the rescue of contemporary democratic capitalism. The author explains how and why racial solidarities are being revamped, focusing particularly on the role of black economic empowerment, the black bourgeoisie, and how calls to represent the identities of black South Africans are having the effect of substituting the racial interests of black elites for the economic interests of the black poor.
Imprint | Harvard University Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | March 2006 |
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First published | April 2006 |
Authors | Michael MacDonald |
Dimensions | 235 x 155 x 21mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover - With printed dust jacket |
Pages | 256 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-674-02186-0 |
Barcode | 9780674021860 |
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LSN | 0-674-02186-X |