What Holds Us Together: Social Cohesion in South Africa

by David Chidester, Wilmot G. James, Philip Dexter

In this collection of essays, leading South African intellectuals in government, organized labor, business, and local communities examine social cohesion and globalization in contemporary South Africa. From fruit pickers to multinational corporations and international human-rights movements, these discussions illustrate how globalization affects every level of society and impacts how South Africans perceive themselves. How social capital works in South Africa locally and under globalization is discussed in each article.

368 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2004

About the author

David Chidester is a Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Cape Town.