The "new" South Africa
Ascent or descent in the world system
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5937451 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Patrick J Mcgowan (University of the Witwatersrand, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1993 |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 35-61 |
| Publication date | 1993-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | South African Journal of International Affairs (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1022-0461 • E-ISSN: 1938-0275 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/10220469309545091 |
| OpenAlex | W2050210814 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 12 |
Focusing more on South Africa's international cultural‐political‐economic strengths and weaknesses than on current domestic affairs, as it moves away from apartheid, this article examines the new South Africa's chances for ascent (development) or descent (underdevelopment) within the world system. Politically, the State will remain weak by international standards. Economically, it is in decline, largely because it is uncompetitive internationally; and these negative trends well pre‐date the unrest and sanctions of the mid‐1980s. It is concluded that the new South Africa will be fortunate to maintain its present position in the medium‐term
Development economics · Economic sanctions · Economics · Geography · International relations · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Sanctions · Underdevelopment · Unrest · World-system · African studies and sociopolitical issues · International Development and Aid · Law · South African History and Culture
| Unique citing works | 7 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,22 |
| Citation span | 1994 - 2025 (32) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 7 |