Governing through Crime in South Africa

’Gail Super's analysis of how political upheaval and economic re-structuring impacted crime and social order in post-apartheid South Africa is as surprising as it is sobering. Anyone interested in the relationship between punishment and political economy, or between neoliberalism and insecurity, should read this book.’ David Garland, New York University, USA ’This book is a must read for those who are interested in how crime has governed South Africa and how crime has been governed, both before and after democracy. It is the most nuanced book on crime in post-apartheid South Africa to date. A must read and likely to become a required text for criminology students.’ Monique Marks, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa ’This book offers both an historical and socio-economic analysis of both the widespread and egregiously violent nature of South African crime. Entering where many fear to tread, Super opens up new vistas of understanding which makes this book essential reading for anyone who wishes to gain rational guidance to the daily tragedies that occur in South Africa as a consequence of unspeakable assaults on ordinary people.’ Dennis Davis, University of Cape Town and High Court, South Africa