This book looks at antiapartheid as part of the history of present globalpolitics. It provides the first comparative analysis of different sections ofthe transn... » 

This book looks at antiapartheid as part of the history of present globalpolitics. It provides the first comparative analysis of different sections ofthe transnational antiapartheid movement. The author emphasizes the importanceof a historical perspective on political cultures social movements and globalcivil society. Analyzing a part of 20th century postwar history mainly from asociological perspective it also highlights dimensions of globalization in anera in which we still live the power of the media and the power of collectiveaction. «