Dare Not Linger
The Presidential Years
Waterville, Maine : Thorndike Press, A part of Gale, a Cengage Company, 2018.
Format: Large Print
Edition: Large print edition.
Description: 755 (large print), 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map ; 23 cm.
In 1994, Nelson Mandela became the first president of a democratic South Africa, committed to serving only a single five-year term. During his presidency, he and his government ensured that all of South Africa's citizens became equal before the law, and laid the foundation for turning a country riven by centuries of colonialism and apartheid into a fully functioning democracy. This volume draws on the memoir Mandela began as he prepared to leave office. Langa completed the unfinished draft, using detailed notes that Mandela made as events were unfolding.
Series: Thorndike Press large print biographies and memoirs.
Contents:
The challenge of freedom -- Negotiating democracy -- A free and fair election -- Getting into the union buildings -- National unity -- The presidency and the Constitution -- Parliament -- Traditional leadership and democracy -- Transformation of the state -- Reconciliation -- Social and economic transformation -- Negotiating the media -- On the African and world stages -- Epilogue.
Subjects:
Mandela, Nelson, 1918-2013.
Presidents -- South Africa -- Biography.
Large type books.
South Africa -- Politics and government -- 1994-
Mandela, Nelson, 1918-2013.
Presidents -- South Africa -- Biography.
Large type books.
South Africa -- Politics and government -- 1994-
ISBN:
9781432847937
Availability | |||
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
LP BIOGRAPHY Mandela, Nelson | Main (Downtown) | Available by placing a hold, Repository - Adult | In |
LP BIOGRAPHY Mandela, Nelson | Cooper (Forest Acres) | Large Print Biography | In |
"The text of this Large Print edition is unabridged."
Includes bibliographical references (pages 687-740).
Includes bibliographical references (pages 687-740).