Combining an analysis of political economy and ecocultural heritage, this book examines post-Soviet Latvia and post-apartheid South Africa in an unusual comparative study of post-authoritarian efforts to decolonize production and trade.

Coastal cities in Sub-Saharan Africa have experienced frequent flooding with severe consequences on livelihood, critical infrastructure and ecosystem in recent years. Furthermore, a rapidly changing climate and unplanned urbanisation pose severe threats to achieving the Sustainable Development...

"This book explores learning outcomes for low-income rural and township youth at five South African universities. The book is framed as a contribution to southern and Africa-centred scholarship, adapting Amartya Sen's capability approach and a framework of key concepts: capabilities,...

"In October 2009, Aurora Empowerment Systems a black-owned, politically connected business, made a bid to rescue the liquidated Pamodzi Gold mines. Former president Jacob Zuma's nephew Khulubuse Zuma, his lawyer Michael Hulley and Nelson Mandela's grandson Zondwa Mandela, were listed as...