Human development in South Africa

De La Rey, C, Duncan, N, Shefer, T, van Niekerk, A (eds) (1997) Contemporary issues in human development: A South African focus. Johannesburg: International Thomson Publishing.

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  • Arvin Bhana

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https://doi.org/10.17159//2309-8708/2001/n27a15

Abstract

Attempts by South African scholars to write for local contexts is an emerging trend that needs greater encouragement. This book is a good example of the scholarship that lies largely untapped within South African academia. For many South African writers, not only must they overcome a complex of "international is better" syndrome, but also have to deal with all the prejudices inherent to South African academia. This book succeeds excellently in holding a model of "best practice" that enables "marginalised" academics to write on topics taking account of South African realities.

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2026-01-26

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Bhana, A. (2026). Human development in South Africa: De La Rey, C, Duncan, N, Shefer, T, van Niekerk, A (eds) (1997) Contemporary issues in human development: A South African focus. Johannesburg: International Thomson Publishing. PINS-Psychology in Society, (27). https://doi.org/10.17159//2309-8708/2001/n27a15

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No. 27 (2001)

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Book Reviews

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