Africa

Africa’s Dual Polity: Traditional Political Authorities and the State
Florian G. Kern

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 >

The Meaning of a Life: A South African Scientist’s Tale
Wieland Gevers

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 >

The Early Writings of Alex La Guma: Reflections on Cultcha, Identity and Freedom in the 1950s and 1960s
André Odendaal and Roger Field, editors

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 >

 Regulating for Rivalry in Africa: The Development of Competition Regimes
Reena das Nair, Jonathan Klaaren, and Simon Roberts, editors

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 >

Myth and Reality in South Africa's History:  A Conflicted Past
Christopher Merrett

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 >

Resisting Radicalization: Exploring the Nonoccurrence of Violent Extremism
Morten Bøås, Gilad Ben-Nun, Ulf Engel, and Kari Osland, editors

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 >

African Literature and Intellectual Histories: Reflecting on Ntongela Masilela’s Work
Busani Ngcaweni, editor

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 >

A New History of Formal Schooling in South Africa, 1658–1910: An Education of Contradictions
Crain Soudien, Charlotte Fischer, and Michael Cross, with Peter Kallaway

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 >

A Social History from Below: Life Stories from Wentworth, South Africa
Gregory Houston, Heidi van Rooyen, Bronwynne Anderson, Darian Smith, Theresa Saber Jr., Maree Harold, and Marilyn Couch

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 >

World Champions: The Story of South African Rugby, 2nd edition
Jonty Winch

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 >

The Mediterranean Connection: Criminal Networks and Illicit Economies in North Africa
Phil Williams, Jason M. Blazakis, and Colin P. Clarke

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 >

Alex La Guma: The Exile Years, 1966–1985
Christopher J. Lee, editor

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 >

Quality of Life and Wellbeing in South Africa
Vasu Reddy, Narnia Bohler-Muller, Zitha Mokomane, and Crain Soudien, editors

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 >

Transformative Leadership in African Contexts: Strategies for Social Change
Sharlene Swartz, Tarryn De Kock, and Catherine A. Odora Hoppers, editors

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 >

The Gendered and Sexual Lives of South African Youth: Young People’s Stories of Identity
Floretta Boonzaier and Simone Peters, editors

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 >

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