Department of Political Sciences
College of Human Sciences |
School of Social Sciences |
Department: Political Sciences |
Senior Lecturer
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Tel: |
012 429 6581
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E-mail: |
francr@unisa.ac.za
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Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy in Political Studies (University of the Witwatersrand, 2022)
Currently teaching
- PLC 3703: Political Development and Political economy
- PLC 4803: South African Political Issues
Fields of academic interests
- Recognitive Justice Theory and Practice
- Environmental History and Policy
- Politics of Development
Field of Specialisation
- Political Ecology
- Political Theory (Recognition and Justice)
- Decoloniality
- Political Economy of Developing Societies
Books
Book Chapters
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Francis, R. (2020) ‘The Tyranny of the Coloniality of Nature and the Elusive Question of Justice’ in Benyera, E.B. (ed) Reimagining Justice, Human Rights and Leadership in Africa: Challenging Discourse and Searching for Alternative Paths to Justice, Human Rights and Civil Religion in Africa. Switzerland: Springer Nature.
- Benyera, E., Francis, R. and Jazbhay, A.H., 2020. Challenging Discourse and Searching for Alternative Paths: Justice, Human Rights and Leadership in Africa. In, Reimagining Justice, Human Rights and Leadership in Africa (pp. 3-20). Springer, Cham.
Journal articles
- Francis, R et al. 2013. “A Strategic Hegemonic Approach to Functional Developmentalism in Deepening Regional Cooperation and Integration in Africa.” Journal for Contemporary History Vol. 38, No. 2.
Professional positions, fellowships & awards
- Golden Key International Honour Society (2009)
- Lecturer in Economic History and Development Studies (UKZN 2008-2009)