Africa
In today's Africa—where state authorities are rarely the sole providers of public goods and services— in what circumstances, and how, do state and traditional political More >
At times witty, at times moving, this autobiography/memoir by South African scientist Wieland Gevers tells the story of his overlapping personal and professional journeys as he navigated More >
As a leader of the South African Coloured People's Organisation and a communist, Alex La Guma was charged with treason, banned, lived under house arrest, and ultimately forced into More >
Ranging from the impact of high corporate concentration to the role of digitalization and buyer power, leading scholars and practitioners delve into the development of competition regimes in More >
Christopher Merrett seeks to challenge a monochromatic version of South Africa's history. Toward that end, he has collected some three decades of newspaper opinion pieces and feature More >
Precarious living conditions across the Balkans, the Middle East, and North Africa create fertile ground for radical ideas. Yet, despite genuine grievances and legitimate grounds for anger, More >
Ntongela Masilela (1948–2020) is perhaps best known for collecting, archiving, and expounding on the works of South African and other African intellectuals—most notably members More >
In a narrative that goes far beyond a simple retelling of events, the authors dissect the origins of educational inequality in South Africa by framing the narrative within the country's More >
Tracing the social history of a historically Colored South African township, the authors of this revealing collection present the edited transcripts of life-story interviews with twenty-five More >
Pitched against the backdrop of South Africa’s thrilling 2023 World Cup win, this second edition of World Champions includes two new chapters, updates throughout the book, and an More >
Smuggling and trafficking activities have intensified throughout North Africa in recent years, threatening both fragile economies and human security. The authors of The Mediterranean More >
Looking beyond the novels and short stories of acclaimed South African writer Alex La Guma (1924–1985), Christopher Lee focuses on the nonfiction that La Guma produced during his years More >
In this latest entry in HSRC's State of the Nation series, the authors focus on fresh perspectives on notions of the quality of life and wellbeing in South Africa. Their work reflects More >
Desmond Tutu once said, "There comes a point where we need to stop just pulling people out of the river and find out why they are falling in." The authors of this innovative More >
Reflecting a concern with the high rates of gendered and sexual violence in South Africa, the authors of this innovative book explore the experiences of and identifications with gender and More >