Robert Schrire
Biographic Data
| ID | 124383 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Robert Schrire |
| GIVEN NAMES | Robert |
| FAMILY NAME | Schrire |
| SIGNATURE | SCHRIRE R |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Cape Town |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 18 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1981 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Parliamentary Opposition after Apartheid: South Africa
The transfer of political power to the African National Congress (ANC) in 1994 was critically important. However, executive dominance was retained in the new constitution despite a bill of rights and separation of powers. All post-apartheid parliaments have been dominated by the ANC. Elections have taken the form of an ethnic census which has therefore been largely ineffective. Racial politics produces a parliament that is unrepresentative of man…
The Realities of Opposition in South Africa: Legitimacy, Strategies and Consequences
In many ways, a democracy can almost be defined in terms of the existence of an effective opposition. The complex relationships between political parties will do much to determine the quality, and indeed the stability, of the political order. In fragile democracies, both the ruling and the opposition parties may have the capacity to destroy democracy itself. Thus both the balance of political forces and the respective party strategies will be cri…
The duality of globalisation: A view from the south
This article defines economic globalisation as the process of integrating the economic systems of state‐based polities and outlines the main dimensions of this process. An empirical analysis indicates that the globalisation process is far less advanced than the contemporary debate would indicate, and that globalisation is not a process that affects all states equally. For the economic superpowers, globalisation is far less limiting than for small…
The President and the Executive
This article traces the evolution of the executive and illustrates the historical relationship between the perceived interests of the ruling political elites and the evolution of executive power. The scope and powers of the executive are examined during the two key phases of political evolution: National Party monopoly rule (1948-1990) and the interim constitution (1994-). In the conclusions the present constitutional trends which will shape the …
Malan to De Klerk: Leadership in the Apartheid State
Malan to De Klerk: Leadership in the Apartheid State
Adapt or Die: The End of White Politics in South Africa
The dynamics of white rule the rise of Botha trying to make apartheid work - 1978-82 the era of reform - 1983-85 repression and stagnation - 1985-89 the end of the Botha era the rise of De Klerk the future
Bookreviews/Boekbesprekings
Francis Wilson & Mamphela Ramphele. 1989. UPROOTING POVERTY: THE SOUTH AFRICAN CHALLENGE. Cape Town and Johannesburg: David Philip. pp. 00, 380. Maps, diagrams, appendices, bibliography, index. R22,30. Harold Wolpe. 1988. RACE, CLASS AND THE APARTHEID STATE. Paris: Unesco Press. Pp. 118. Notes and bibliography, no index. £4,95. Desmond S. King. 1987. THE NEW RIGHT: POLITICS, MARKETS AND CITIZENSHIP. London: Macmillan Education Limited. Pp. 220. I…
South Africa: Bureaucracy and the process of reform
(1986). South Africa: Bureaucracy and the process of reform. Journal of Contemporary African Studies: Vol. 5, No. 1-2, pp. 145-164
American Policy in Southern Africa: The Stakes and the Stance
The Realities of Opposition in South Africa: Legitimacy, Strategies and Consequences
In many ways, a democracy can almost be defined in terms of the existence of an effective opposition. The complex relationships between political parties will do much to determine the quality, and indeed the stability, of the political order. In fragile democracies, both the ruling and the opposition parties may have the capacity to destroy democracy itself. Thus both the balance of political forces and the respective party strategies will be cri…
Parliamentary Opposition after Apartheid: South Africa
The transfer of political power to the African National Congress (ANC) in 1994 was critically important. However, executive dominance was retained in the new constitution despite a bill of rights and separation of powers. All post-apartheid parliaments have been dominated by the ANC. Elections have taken the form of an ethnic census which has therefore been largely ineffective. Racial politics produces a parliament that is unrepresentative of man…
American Policy in Southern Africa: The Stakes and the Stance
American Policy in Southern Africa: The Stakes and the Stance
South Africa: Bureaucracy and the process of reform
(1986). South Africa: Bureaucracy and the process of reform. Journal of Contemporary African Studies: Vol. 5, No. 1-2, pp. 145-164
Bookreviews/Boekbesprekings
Francis Wilson & Mamphela Ramphele. 1989. UPROOTING POVERTY: THE SOUTH AFRICAN CHALLENGE. Cape Town and Johannesburg: David Philip. pp. 00, 380. Maps, diagrams, appendices, bibliography, index. R22,30. Harold Wolpe. 1988. RACE, CLASS AND THE APARTHEID STATE. Paris: Unesco Press. Pp. 118. Notes and bibliography, no index. £4,95. Desmond S. King. 1987. THE NEW RIGHT: POLITICS, MARKETS AND CITIZENSHIP. London: Macmillan Education Limited. Pp. 220. I…
Adapt or Die: The End of White Politics in South Africa
The dynamics of white rule the rise of Botha trying to make apartheid work - 1978-82 the era of reform - 1983-85 repression and stagnation - 1985-89 the end of the Botha era the rise of De Klerk the future
Malan to De Klerk: Leadership in the Apartheid State
Malan to De Klerk: Leadership in the Apartheid State
The President and the Executive
This article traces the evolution of the executive and illustrates the historical relationship between the perceived interests of the ruling political elites and the evolution of executive power. The scope and powers of the executive are examined during the two key phases of political evolution: National Party monopoly rule (1948-1990) and the interim constitution (1994-). In the conclusions the present constitutional trends which will shape the …
The duality of globalisation: A view from the south
This article defines economic globalisation as the process of integrating the economic systems of state‐based polities and outlines the main dimensions of this process. An empirical analysis indicates that the globalisation process is far less advanced than the contemporary debate would indicate, and that globalisation is not a process that affects all states equally. For the economic superpowers, globalisation is far less limiting than for small…
The Realities of Opposition in South Africa: Legitimacy, Strategies and Consequences
In many ways, a democracy can almost be defined in terms of the existence of an effective opposition. The complex relationships between political parties will do much to determine the quality, and indeed the stability, of the political order. In fragile democracies, both the ruling and the opposition parties may have the capacity to destroy democracy itself. Thus both the balance of political forces and the respective party strategies will be cri…
Parliamentary Opposition after Apartheid: South Africa
The transfer of political power to the African National Congress (ANC) in 1994 was critically important. However, executive dominance was retained in the new constitution despite a bill of rights and separation of powers. All post-apartheid parliaments have been dominated by the ANC. Elections have taken the form of an ethnic census which has therefore been largely ineffective. Racial politics produces a parliament that is unrepresentative of man…
Political science (10 works) · Law (7 works) · Politics (7 works) · Law (6 works) · Political economy (6 works) · Legal Issues in South Africa (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Economics (4 works) · South African History and Culture (4 works) · Computer Science (2 works)