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- catalog abstract ""Western democratic institutions have not easily taken root in African soil. Too often, attempts at cultivating democratic norms have foundered, leaving anarchy or authoritarianism. What, then, are the chances that South Africa's transition from apartheid to democracy will endure?" "With this question in mind, South African political scientist Pierre du Toit probes the conditions under which democracy can grow. He examines three southern African states that, despite similarities, have very different track records: Botswana, perhaps the most successful democracy in continental Africa; Zimbabwe, where a partial democracy is faltering; and South Africa, just beginning its bold experiment." "Weighing the impact of each country's heritage, ethnic composition, and economic circumstances, du Toit demonstrates that democratic outcomes depend on the nature and strength of the state. Democratic practices are embedded in a broader network of state and societal institutions; only if these institutions are robust and resilient can democracy flourish."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b8860290.
- catalog coverage "Botswana Politics and government 1966-".
- catalog coverage "South Africa Politics and government 1978-1989.".
- catalog coverage "South Africa Politics and government 1989-1994.".
- catalog coverage "Zimbabwe Politics and government 1980-".
- catalog created "1995.".
- catalog date "1995".
- catalog date "1995.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "1995.".
- catalog description ""Western democratic institutions have not easily taken root in African soil. Too often, attempts at cultivating democratic norms have foundered, leaving anarchy or authoritarianism. What, then, are the chances that South Africa's transition from apartheid to democracy will endure?" "With this question in mind, South African political scientist Pierre du Toit probes the conditions under which democracy can grow. He examines three southern African states that, despite similarities, have very different track records: Botswana, perhaps the most successful democracy in continental Africa; Zimbabwe, where a partial democracy is faltering; and South Africa, just beginning its bold experiment." "Weighing the impact of each country's heritage, ethnic composition, and economic circumstances, du Toit demonstrates that democratic outcomes depend on the nature and strength of the state. Democratic practices are embedded in a broader network of state and societal institutions; only if these institutions are robust and resilient can democracy flourish."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "Foreword / Richard H. Solomon -- Introduction: Africa's Future: Democratic Stability or Impending Anarchy? -- pt. I. Botswana: The Strong State and Strong Society -- pt. II. Zimbabwe: The Strong Society and Weakening State -- pt. III. South Africa: From Apartheid to the Autonomous State? -- pt. IV. Toward Sustainable Democracy -- Appendix: State Building and Conflict in Divided Societies.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references and index.".
- catalog extent "xiii, 355 p. :".
- catalog hasFormat "State building and democracy in Southern Africa.".
- catalog identifier "1878379461 (pbk.)".
- catalog identifier "187837950X (hard)".
- catalog isFormatOf "State building and democracy in Southern Africa.".
- catalog issued "1995".
- catalog issued "1995.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Washington, D.C. : United States Institute of Peace Press,".
- catalog relation "State building and democracy in Southern Africa.".
- catalog spatial "Botswana Politics and government 1966-".
- catalog spatial "Botswana.".
- catalog spatial "South Africa Politics and government 1978-1989.".
- catalog spatial "South Africa Politics and government 1989-1994.".
- catalog spatial "South Africa.".
- catalog spatial "Zimbabwe Politics and government 1980-".
- catalog spatial "Zimbabwe.".
- catalog subject "320.96883 20".
- catalog subject "Democracy Botswana.".
- catalog subject "Democracy South Africa.".
- catalog subject "Democracy Zimbabwe.".
- catalog subject "JQ2760.A91 D8 1995".
- catalog tableOfContents "Foreword / Richard H. Solomon -- Introduction: Africa's Future: Democratic Stability or Impending Anarchy? -- pt. I. Botswana: The Strong State and Strong Society -- pt. II. Zimbabwe: The Strong Society and Weakening State -- pt. III. South Africa: From Apartheid to the Autonomous State? -- pt. IV. Toward Sustainable Democracy -- Appendix: State Building and Conflict in Divided Societies.".
- catalog title "State building and democracy in Southern Africa : Botswana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa / Pierre du Toit.".
- catalog type "text".