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The 2017 publication of Betrayal of the Promise, the report that detailed the systematic nature of state capture, marked a key moment in South Africa's most recent struggle for democracy. In the face of growing evidence of corruption and of the weakening of state and democratic institutions, it provided a powerful analysis of events that helped galvanise resistance within the Tripartite Alliance and across civil society. Working often secretly, the authors consolidated large amounts of evidence from a variety of sources. They showed that the Jacob Zuma administration was not simply a criminal network but part of an audacious political project to break the hold of white business on the economy and to create a new class of black industrialists. State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) such as Eskom and Transnet were central to these plans. Shadow State is an updated version of the original, explosive report that changed South Africa's recent history. It introduces a whole new language to discuss state capture, showing how SOEs were 'repurposed', how political power was shifting away from constitutional bodies to 'kitchen cabinets', and how a 'shadow state' at odds with the country's constitutional framework was being built.

Intro -- Title -- Legal Notices -- Preliminary -- Foreword -- Preface -- Summary -- Author -- Dedication -- Bibliography -- From the same author -- 1. African States of the continent and Overseas Territories -- 2. Constitution of the United States of Africa -- ARTICLE ONE -- ARTICLE II -- ARTICLE III -- ARTICLE IV -- ARTICLE V -- ARTICLE VI -- ARTICLE VII -- SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS -- ARTICLE I -- ARTICLE II -- ARTICLE III -- ARTICLE IV -- ARTICLE V -- ARTICLE VI -- ARTICLE VII -- ARTICLE VIII -- ARTICLE IX -- ARTICLE X -- ARTICLE XI -- ARTICLE XII -- ARTICLE XIII -- ARTICLE XIV -- ARTICLE XV -- ARTICLE XVI -- ARTICLE XVII -- ARTICLE XVIII -- ARTICLE XIX -- ARTICLE XX -- ARTICLE XXI -- ARTICLE XXII -- ARTICLE XXIII -- ARTICLE XXIV -- 3. The starry golden spiral, the flag, and its meaning. -- The United States of Africa flag -- This meaning -- 4. The anthem of the Light carriers -- 5. The motto, the seal and the crest of this gathered Africa -- The seal of Union -- the solar seal -- 6. PanAfrican emergencies -- Anticipation -- Anticipation 1: Symbolic creation of the United States of Africa -- Anticipation 2 : Creation of African gold reserves -- Anticipation 3. Dissemination of Knowledge in African languages -- Anticipation 4 and 5. Fresh water and arable Lands resources -- Anticipation 6 -- Anticipation 7 -- 7. Backbone and foundations of the federal state -- 8. Action taken to build the desirable future for Humanity -- Appendix -- 1. Press Release -- 2. The Gold Reserve of Africa Bank, through a call to encourage savings -- 3. The African Fresh Water Project -- 4. The search engine with African content -- 5. The huge energy potential that needs to be promoted -- 6. On-site refining of African minerals -- Rough sketches of blast furnaces to keep in mind -- Operation principle -- Runway light -- 7. The 50,000 km railway system to be built.

Islamic State (also known as ISIS, ISIL, and Daesh) stunned the world when it overran an area the size of Great Britain on both sides of the Iraq-Syria border in a matter of weeks and proclaimed the birth of a new Caliphate. In this timely and important book, Abdel Bari Atwan draws on his unrivaled knowledge of the global jihadi movement and Middle Eastern geopolitics to reveal the origins and modus operandi of Islamic State. Based on extensive field research and exclusive interviews with IS insiders, Islamic State outlines the group's leadership structure, as well as its strategies, tactics, and diverse methods of recruitment. Atwan traces the Salafi-jihadi lineage of IS, its ideological differences with al Qaeda and the deadly rivalry that has emerged between their leaders. He also shows how the group's rapid growth has been facilitated by its masterful command of social media platforms, the ";dark web,"; Hollywood blockbuster-style videos, and even jihadi computer games, producing a powerful paradox where the ambitions of the Middle Ages have reemerged in cyberspace. As Islamic State continues to dominate the world's media headlines with horrific acts of ruthless violence, Atwan considers the movement's chances of survival and expansion and offers indispensable insights on potential government responses to contain the IS threat

In 'The State, The Family and Education', first published in 1980, Miriam David provides an entirely new analysis of the relationship of the state to the family and education. David explains how the state, through its educational policies, regulates family relationships with, and within, schools. This book provides a welcome analysis of educational policy from a socialist-feminist perspective, re-examining the ways in which women as parents, teachers and pupils are involved in the education system

"Housing matters to people, be they owner, renter, housing provider, homeless individual, housing professional, or policymaker. Housing in the United States: The Basics offers an accessible introduction to key concepts and issues in housing-and a concise overview of the programs that affect housing choices, affordability, and access in the United States today. Part 1 covers the fundamentals of housing: households, housing units, and neighborhoods; housing as basic need vs. human right; supply and demand; construction, rehabilitation, and renovation; and demographic, socioeconomic, and cultural trends. Part 2 focuses on housing policy and its evolution from the early 20th century, through the Great Recession to the present day; policies related to owner- and renter-occupied housing; tax policies and expenditures; place- and people-based programs; and shortages of affordable housing. Written in a clear and engaging style, this guide allows readers to quickly grasp the complex range of policies, programs, and factors that shape the housing landscape. Essential reading for students, community advocates, homebuyers/renters, and professionals with an interest in housing, it also serves as an ideal text for introductory courses in urban planning, urban studies, sociology, public administration, architecture, and real estate. Housing in the United States: The Basics provides a valuable and practical foundation for informed housing discussions at the kitchen table, in the classroom, at work, or on Capitol Hill"--

"Bryan M. Evans, Stephen McBride, and their contributors delve further into the more practical, ground-level side of the austerity equation in Austerity: The Lived Experience. Economically, austerity policies cannot be seen to work in the way elite interests claim that they do. Rather than soften the blow of the economic and financial crisis of 2008 for ordinary citizens, policies of austerity slow growth and lead to increased inequality. While political consent for such policies may have been achieved, it was reached amidst significant levels of disaffection and strong opposition to the extremes of austerity. The authors build their analysis in three sections, looking alternatively at theoretical and ideological dimensions of the lived experience of austerity; how austerity plays out in various public sector occupations and policy domains; and the class dimensions of austerity. The result is a ground-breaking contribution to the study of austerity politics and policies."--