Politics of preferential development: Trans-global study of affirmative action and ethnic conflict in Fiji, Malaysia and South Africa (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781925021028)

The book is a critical examination of affirmative action, a form of preferential development often used to address the situation of disadvantaged groups. It uses a trans-global approach, as opposed to the comparative approach, to examine the relationship between affirmative action, ethnic conflict and the role of the state in Fiji, Malaysia and South Africa. While affirmative action has noble goals, there are often intervening political and ideological factors in the form of ethno-nationalism and elite interests, amongst others, which potentially undermine fair distribution of affirmative action resources. The book examines the affirmative action philosophies and programs of the three countries and raises pertinent questions about whether affirmative action has led to equality, social justice, harmony and political stability and explores future possibilities.

Author: Steven Ratuva
ISBN-10: 1925021025
ISBN-13: 9781925021028
Publisher: Anu Press
Language: English
Published: 07/01/2013
Pages: 284
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.43lbs
Size: 9.84h x 6.93w x 0.77d