The Passion For Reason – Essays In Honour Of Frederick van Zyl Slabbert

Van Zyl Slabbert – The Passion For Reason is a celebration of the life and achievements of Frederick van Zyl Slabbert, one of South Africa’s towering public figures. As an academic, politician, thinker and businessman, Slabbert has made an enduring contribution to many fields, playing a critical role in the transition to democracy and in the creation and building of civil society institutions. The book brings together essays, recollections and contributions by leading writers, academics, commentators and friends, who reflect critically on Slabbert’s life and work over the years.