Against all odds/ (Record no. 787341)
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| 003 - CONTROL NUMBER IDENTIFIER | |
| control field | 3228 |
| 005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION | |
| control field | 20251014121923.0 |
| 008 - FIXED-LENGTH DATA ELEMENTS--GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9780620476003 |
| Qualifying information | Paperback |
| 040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE | |
| Original cataloging agency | MPL |
| Language of cataloging | English |
| Transcribing agency | 3228 |
| Modifying agency | RDA |
| Description conventions | RDA |
| 082 #0 - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 321.8 AGAI |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Against all odds/ |
| Remainder of title | opposition political parties in Southern Africa |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc. | Sandton, SA: |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | KMM Review publishing company, |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc. | ©2011. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 261 pages. |
| Dimensions | 23 cm |
| 490 ## - SERIES STATEMENT | |
| Series statement | Democracy in Africa series |
| Volume/sequential designation | 2 |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | Opposition political parties are vital to the functioning of democracies as they provide a representative system of the electorate while keeping ruling parties accountable. Through this important legislative role, the political system gains legitimacy. However, opposition parties across the southern African region confront many challenges in their attempts to function effectively. This, of course, raises important questions. Why is the political opposition so weak and fragmented in the region? Are the challenges largely due to internal weaknesses or state repression? How do opposition parties relate to their constituencies as well as broader civil society? In seeking to answer these questions, this volume assembled contributions from a number of prominent scholars from the region who share the experiences of their respective countries. The diversity of countries included - from the island-state of Mauritius to regional behemoth South Africa, from democratic Botswana to feudal Swaziland - allows one to draw comparative lessons about the region. |
| 521 ## - TARGET AUDIENCE NOTE | |
| Target audience note | Adults |
| 700 ## - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| 9 (RLIN) | 197096 |
| Personal name | Solomon, Hussein editor |
| 700 ## - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| 9 (RLIN) | 197098 |
| Personal name | van Heerden, Brandon cover and design |
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| Source of classification or shelving scheme | Dewey Decimal Classification |
| item type | Book |
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| -- | Nontobeko Sigudla |
| -- | 6197 |
| -- | Nontobeko Sigudla |
| Withdrawn status | Lost status | Source of classification or shelving scheme | Damaged status | Not for loan | Collection code | Home library | Current library | Shelving location | Date acquired | Cost, normal purchase price | Total Checkouts | Full call number | Barcode | Date last seen | Price effective from | item type |
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| Dewey Decimal Classification | 300: Social Science | MBOMBELA REGIONAL LIBRARY | Matsamo Library | Non Fiction | 14.10.2025 | 416.55 | 321.8 AGAI | 3322803177597 | 14.10.2025 | 14.10.2025 | Book |