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Can I believe what this book says?
I have not bought this book but I did browse through it online. It says that Johannesburg is South Africa's second largest city with 2,5 million people. As a South African, I can tell you Johannesburg is definitely not the second largest. It is the largest South African city with at least 3,5 million people. If the book cannot get such basic information correct (as will be born out by many statistics and many other authors), can one trust the rest of its contents? ... Read more

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Geography in the 1990s is a dynamic and diverse discipline. South Africa offers a particularly rich and fascinating subject for research because of its unique blend of First and Third Worlds and the challenges presented by political change. The nineteen contributors to this volume debate geographical issues which are at the cutting edge of contemporary local, and international research on South Africa. Environmental degradation, urban and rural planning, transport, the future role of women, and popular culture are among the broad range of topics covered. A full listing of current research into these topics is provided at the end of the book to facilitate further enquiry. ... Read more

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South Africa is currently undergoing great change. Since apartheid is essentially a territorial policy, this change is essentially geographical. This volume offers an analysis of the social implications of these changes. It summarizes the three sets of challenges facing South Africa: the immediate challenges of constitutional transition; the challenges of domestic policy for a new government in terms of meeting exaggerated expectations in the context of a stagnant economy, poverty and unemployment, extreme inequalities and limited resources; and the challenges of reformulating economic and political relations with South Africa's regional neighbours. ... Read more

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The dismantling of the apartheid regime in South Africa caused massive transformation in both geographical and economic terms, not only in this country but also in the region as a whole. As the post-apartheid government enters its second term, this captivating volume assesses its progress in unravelling the geography of apartheid, both in South Africa itself and in its relationships with other countries in Southern Africa and Africa. It also considers the ways in which South Africa, now that it is no longer a pariah state, has begun to position itself within the current global economy. Examining South Africa's land and agriculture, mining and minerals, manufacturing, tourism, corporate finance, the labour market and transport, the volume discusses the challenges of balancing growth and redistribution, the extent and nature of progress, change and relationships within the regional and global economy. A compelling investigation into the economics of South Africa's neighbouring states in relation to their natural resources, colonialism and inter-relationships with themselves and with South Africa leads to a focus on the region as a whole and its relations with the global economy. ... Read more

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Introduces the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of the troubled Republic of South Africa. ... Read more