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Overview
The orderly transfer of power from the white minority to the black majority in South Africa was something of a political miracle. The tasks facing the new government of Thabo Mbeki are formidable. If Mbeki can succeed in giving his country and the African continent the necessary leadership the rewards will be tremendous both for South Africa itself and for the continent. If there is to be an African renaissance the lead must come from South Africa.
Synopsis
The orderly transfer of power from the white minority to the black majority in South Africa was something of a political miracle. The tasks facing the new government of Thabo Mbeki are formidable. If Mbeki can succeed in giving his country and the African continent the necessary leadership the rewards will be tremendous both for South Africa itself and for the continent. If there is to be an African renaissance the lead must come from South Africa.
Booknews
A specialist in African and Commonwealth development, Guy reviews the transfer of power in South Africa from a white minority to a democratically elected government, and assesses its prospects for future success as a regional power driving accelerated development in Africa. He warns against accepting uncritically all the western economic orthodoxies that always work to the advantage of the west, and against pursuing racial harmony so assiduously that white pressures will deny justice for the majority. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)