The Politics of Economic Power in Southern Africa

This book questions the notion that South Africa can exert effective political leverage over its economically dependent neighbors while itself remaining free of regional influences. Originally published in 1987. The **Princeton Legacy Library** uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. This book questions the notion that South Africa can exert effective political leverage over its economically dependent neighbors while itself remaining free of regional influences. Originally published in 1987. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These paperback editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905 CONTENTS LIST OF MAPS LIST OF TABLES FOREWORD PREFACE LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS INTRODUCTION CHAPTER ONE. The Development of the Southern African Regional Economy CHAPTER TWO. State Strategies and Political Division: South Africa and Zimbabwe CHAPTER THREE. Urban Threat and Defensive State Strategies: Botswana, Lesotho, and Swaziland CHAPTER FOUR. Bolstering State Power through Regional Inputs: Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia CHAPTER FIVE. Marginal State Involvement in the Regional Economy: Tanzania and Zaire CHAPTER SIX. Namibia's Preindependence Transitional Mode of Involvement CONCLUSION BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX