Anisfield-Wolf Book Award
1 appearances
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Edition 23 (1958) Winner
South African Institute of Race Relations
サウスアフリカ ジンシュ カンケイ ケンキュウジョ
Sauzu Afurika Jinshu Kankei Kenkyūjo
Profile
- Gender
- Unknown
- Born
- 1929-05-09 （Johannesburg (founding meeting)）
- Nationality
- South Africa
- Languages
- English, Afrikaans
- Residence History
- 222 Smit Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg (headquarters)
Career
- Occupations
- research institute, policy advocacy organization
- Active Years
- 1929-
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | American Chamber of Commerce Leadership Award | — | — | American Chamber of Commerce (South Africa) | 受賞 |
American Chamber of Commerce Leadership Award
2013
Organization:
American Chamber of Commerce (South Africa)
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Climate change Science and the climate change scare (policy bulletin)
2013 research report / policy bulletinA 2013 policy bulletin published by the IRR that challenged aspects of anthropogenic climate change and attracted significant media attention.
climate skepticismpolicy analysis
Bursary programme reports (historical)
2023 historical report / annual reportReports summarizing the IRR bursary programme (1935–2023), including the number and value of bursaries awarded and notable recipients such as Nelson Mandela.
educational bursariessocioeconomic research
Bibliography
- The South African Institute of Race Relations 1929–1979: A Short History (Ellen Hellmann)
- IRR Annual Report 2023 (report on bursary programme closure)
- Policy bulletin on climate change (2013)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- policy-analysis oriented reportsargumentation using data and statistics
- Recurring Motifs
- promotion of market economyemphasis on individual liberty and rule of law
Legacy
Founded in 1929, the IRR is a policy research institute that has studied race relations and socioeconomic issues in South Africa. Historically regarded as a liberal institution, it has in recent years attracted controversy over positions such as climate skepticism and contentious media appointments, resulting in mixed assessments.
Archives
- Institute of Race Relations archives
Quotes
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The Institute has been described as "one of the oldest liberal institutions in the country."
Source: academic commentary / media sources (2000)
Trivia
- The IRR bursary programme ran from 1935 until 2023; Nelson Mandela received an IRR bursary in 1947.
- South Africa's inaugural pride parade in 1990 began with speeches at the IRR office.
- A 2013 IRR policy bulletin on climate change attracted significant controversy.