{"product_id":"electoral-politics-in-south-africa-assessing-the-first-democratic-decade-9781403971234","title":"Electoral Politics in South Africa: Assessing the First Democratic Decade","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): J. Piombo\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Springer\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Palgrave MacMillan\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Political Process - Campaigns \u0026amp; Elections\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTen years into the 'new' South Africa, how does democracy function? This volume provides a retrospective on a decade of elections and democracy in South Africa. The book analyzes the evolution of the party system and electoral campaigns; tracks changes in public opinion and voter motivations; assesses the political implications of socioeconomic change; depicts the evolution of parliament and the electoral system; probes the often-tense relationship between media and government; analyzes the institutionalization the Independent Electoral Commission; and, finally, argues that South Africa is witnessing a 'normalization' of politics. The book speaks to a broad range of topics, all linked through the electoral theme, which get to the heart of many issues in contemporary South African politics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Springer","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45282601500823,"sku":"9781403971234","price":3633.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781403971234.webp?v=1769302628","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/electoral-politics-in-south-africa-assessing-the-first-democratic-decade-9781403971234","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}