Academic Xenophobia: African Scholars in South African Universities

Author:   Precious Simba ,  Cyrill Walters ,  Jonathan D. Jansen
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
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9783031788116


Pages:   233
Publication Date:   14 January 2026
Format:   Paperback
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Academic Xenophobia: African Scholars in South African Universities


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This book explores the layered experiences of Black African faculty members at the 26 public universities in South Africa. Through rich narrative case studies and detailed policy analysis, the authors examine the manifestations of xenophobia within the academic context, including its impact on individuals, institutions, and policies. The book will be valuable to scholars, policymakers, and practitioners interested in understanding the evolving landscape of xenophobia, tertiary education, and immigration in South Africa.

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Author:   Precious Simba ,  Cyrill Walters ,  Jonathan D. Jansen
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN:  

9783031788116


ISBN 10:   3031788117
Pages:   233
Publication Date:   14 January 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The experiences of African academics in South African universities.- Chapter 2: The African Academic and the Changing Migration Policy Framework in South Africa.- Chapter 3: Motivation, Pathways and Contributions.- Chapter 4: African academics: Experiences, strategies, and effects.- Chapter 5: Achille Mbembe.- Chapter 6: Mwenya Kabwe.- Chapter 7: Abasi Hassan.- Chapter 8: Carolyn Chisadza.- Chapter 9: António Tomás.- Chapter 10: Joseph Mulumbu.- Chapter 11: Conclusion – Academic xenophobia as concept and practice.

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Precious Simba is a lecturer in the Department of Education Policy Studies at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. Cyrill Walters (1979-2023) was a research fellow in Higher Education at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. Jonathan D. Jansen is Distinguished Professor of Education at Stellenbosch University, South Africa.  

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