Institutionalizing elites political elite formation and change in the KwaZulu-Natal provincial legislature /

Francis, Suzanne, 1970-

Institutionalizing elites political elite formation and change in the KwaZulu-Natal provincial legislature / [electronic resource] : by Suzanne Francis. - Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2011. - xii, 321 p. : ill. - Afrika-Studiecentrum series, v. 23 1570-9310 ; . - Afrika-Studiecentrum series ; v. 23. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

A theory and methodology for the study of elites -- Historical contexts and political elite formation in KwaZulu and Natal -- Social characteristics of an emerging political elite -- Political, organisational and institutional background of an emerging political elite -- Intra-party dynamics and political elite circulation -- Inter-party dynamics, coalition politics and cross party elite bonding -- The development of institutional capacity -- Conclusion : the political elite of KwaZulu-Natal.


Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.

9789004224094 (electronic bk.)




KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa). Legislature.


Elite (Social sciences)--South Africa--KwaZulu-Natal.
Legislators--Social conditions.--South Africa--KwaZulu-Natal
Political parties--South Africa--KwaZulu-Natal.


KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)--Politics and government.


Electronic books.

JQ1999.K93 / F73 2011

306.2309684