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245			_aAgainst all odds/ _bopposition political parties in Southern Africa
260			_aSandton, SA: _bKMM Review publishing company, _c©2011.
300			_a261 pages. _c23 cm
490			_aDemocracy in Africa series _v2
520			_aOpposition 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			_aAdults
700			_9197096 _aSolomon, Hussein editor
700			_9197098 _avan Heerden, Brandon cover and design
942			_2ddc _cBOOK _w6197 _xNontobeko Sigudla _y6197 _zNontobeko Sigudla
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