THE HEALING COMMUNITY AND THE FUTURE OF THE URBAN WORKING CLASS

A serious challenge to hopes of a smooth political transition in South Africa is the plight of the urban poor, whose swelling numbers and declining fortunes will continue to outpace state provision of health and other services. For relief, the impoverished working class is increasingly turning to Zi...

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Main Author: Kiernan, Jim (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: ASRSA 1994
In: Journal for the study of religion
Year: 1994, Volume: 7, Issue: 1, Pages: 49-64
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)

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