2011 hardcover with dust jacket and 249 pages in very good condition.

This timely collection, compiled and edited by veteran journalist and political commentator Max du Preez, contains critical reflections on various aspects of contemporary South African society. Each contributor is a significant voice in their area of commentary and is well positioned to explore the complexities of the topic under analysis. The resulting pieces offer insights that will engage all readers interested in understanding and addressing the myriad of challenges we face in South Africa.Topics in the collectionState of the nation Njabulo Ndebele Identity (race, ethnicity and class) Neville AlexanderEnvironment (climate change and sustainability) Leonie JoubertGovernance (skills, capacity and service delivery) James MyburghJudiciary and the constitution Carmel RickardCrime and violence Antony Altbeker Education Jonathan Jansen et al. Healthcare Kerry Cullinan and Anso Thom