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Power in action : democracy, citizenship and social justice

Friedman, Steven, author

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\"'What are democracies meant to do? And how does one know when one is a democratic state?' These incisive questions and more underlie this robust enquiry into what democracy means for South Africa post 1994. Power in Action persuasively argues that democracies can only work when every adult has an equal say in the public decisions that affect them. Democracy is achieved not by adopting idealised models derived from other societies, especially from the global North, but rather, it is the product of collective action. Citizens' rights to be heard should not only be through public protest action but also through the conscious exercise of influence on public and private power holders. In this way, more citizens can claim a say over more decisions in society. This is an essential read for all those interested in the future of democracy in Africa as well as the world\"--Back cover.

• Publisher: Wits University Press
• Subject: Democracy South Africa. / Democracy Cross-cultural studies. / Citizenship South Africa. / South Africa Politics and government. / South Africa Social conditions.
• ISBN: 9781776144587, 1776144589, 9781776143023, 1776143027

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
JQ1981.F75 2018	1	BOOK	GENERAL