Examining the socio-political and economic landscapes of South Africa in the post-apartheid era, this study seeks to provide insights on a wide range of social and political issues relevant to life in contemporary South African society. Derived from extensive nationwide interviews, this survey explores longstanding issues such as race, class, politics, education, and violence, providing a basis for determining patterns and shifts in underlying social values after a decade of democracy.
Examining the socio-political and economic landscapes of South Africa in the post-apartheid era, this study seeks to provide insights on a wide ran...
Aiming to monitor the evolving dynamics of South African public values, this updated edition clearly depicts their relation to broader societal developments. Based primarily on the findings of the recent South African Social Attitudes Survey (SASAS), this study takes into account more than 5,000 individuals, detailing views on racial-transformation policy, poverty, religion, crime, and the environment. Providing a clear chronicle of South African beliefs and their effects, this examination is essential for understanding contemporary sociopolitical debates.
Aiming to monitor the evolving dynamics of South African public values, this updated edition clearly depicts their relation to broader societal develo...
Defining "culture" is an important step in undertaking archaeological research. Any thorough study of a particular culture first has to determine what that culture contains-- what particular time period, geographic region, and group of people make up that culture. The study of archaeology has many accepted definitions of particular cultures, but recently these accepted definitions have come into question. As archaeologists struggle to define cultures, they also seek todefine the components of culture.
This volume brings together 21 international case studies to explore the meaning...
Defining "culture" is an important step in undertaking archaeological research. Any thorough study of a particular culture first has to determine w...