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Politikon
South African Journal of Political Studies
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Research article/Navorsingsartikel

The state of political science in South Africa: a survey of the profession

Pages 115-129 | Published online: 24 Feb 2007

NOTES

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  • 1987 . “In real terms the net salary of a professor in 1987 is the same as that of a lecturer in 1981” . 34 Committee of University Principals .

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