Rethinking the study of international relations in South Africa

Politikon

Volumn 27, Issue 2, 2000, Pages 207-220

  Taylor, Ian ^a  

^a STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY   (South Africa)

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EID: 84937320054     PISSN: 02589346     EISSN: 14701014     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/713692336     Document Type: Article

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