Politics by Other Means explores the fundamental question of how law can constrain political power by offering a pathbreaking account of the triumphant final decade of the struggle against apartheid.

Richard Abel presents case studies of ten major legal campaigns including: challenges to pass laws; black trade union demands for recognition; state terror; censorship; resistance to the "independent" homelands; and treason trials.

About the Author

Richard Abel teaches law at UCLA and has published numerous books and articles on the legal profession and informal justice.

Reviews

"...this is a valuable study, adding significantly to our understanding of the complexity of South African bureaucratic politics during the 1980s The InternationalJournal of African Historical Studies."
"Going beyond a discussion of high-profile political trials, Abel also provides copiously detailed chapters on legal contests involving pass laws, censorship, forced removals, trade union rights, and draft resistance." -- Foreign Affairs
"offers useful material for courses in South African politics or comparative legal systems." -- Choice
"...offers useful material for courses in South African politics or comparative legal systems." -- Choice

Book Information
ISBN 9780415908177
Author Richard Abel
Format Paperback
Page Count 668
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 1240g