South Africa

Abstract

Part I Rivalling realities: introduction obstacles to democratic consolidation. Part II The quest for solutions: constitutions and constitutionalism the justice model - human rights and social justice consociational models - power-sharing for stability. Part III Assessing the contenders: methodological critique - the validity of the models for South Africa normative acceptability practical feasibility. Part IV The "final" constitution: constitutional compromises dynamics of constitution-making and constitutionalism. Appendix