South Africa in Comparative Reflection Reinterpreting Democratic and Development Experiences

Adam Habib

《Taiwan Journal of Democracy》 10卷2期 (2014/12) Pp. 72-91

並列摘要

Too many scholars within and without the continent believe that Africa's experiences warrant no theorization and as such, have nothing to teach the world. Here, the author contends that studies like his and many others about experiences in Africa, are relevant for other parts of the world and have the potential to enrich comparative reflections and discourses in the global academy. This essay provides some reflections on how an analysis done for a study in this current journal, engages with the existing literature on democratization, development, and conflict resolution.

並列關鍵字

Democratization ； socio-economic justice ； human agency ； development ； conflict resolution ； progressive nationalism

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