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Klug, Heinz, 1957-

Constitution of South Africa : a contextual analysis / a contextual analysis / Heinz Klug. - Oxford ; Portland, Or. : Hart Pub., 2010. - xxiv, 319 p. ; 22 cm. - Constitutional systems of the world [v. 4] . - Constitutional systems of the world ; v. 4. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The constitution of South Africa : context and history -- Democratic transition -- Sources of the constitution -- Constitutional principles -- The bill of rights -- Parliamentary democracy -- Executive government -- Constitutional role of the courts -- Co-operative government, regionalism and local government -- The constitution of South Africa : facing the future.

South Africa's constitution is the crowning achievement of the country's dramatic transition to democracy. This transition began with the unbanning of the liberation movements and release of Nelson Mandela from prison in February 1990. This book presents the South African constitution in its historical and social context.

ISBN: 9781841137377 (pbk.) 1841137375 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2012382074

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA857197 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 014590045 Uk 014-59004 uk GBA-85719 uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Constitutional law--South Africa.
Constitutional law--South Africa.
Constitutional law--South Africa.

Subjects--Index Terms: Constitutional law South Africa

LC Class. No.: KTL2070 / .K59

Dewey Class. No.: 342.6/8