Steven Friedman

Steven Eli Friedman (born 31 March 1953) is a South African academic, newspaper columnist, widely quoted public intellectual,^[1] activist,^[2] former trade unionist^[3] and journalist.^[4] He directs the Centre for the Study of Democracy at both Rhodes University and the University of Johannesburg.^[5] His book Building Tomorrow Today: African Workers in Trade Unions 1970-1984 has been described as a classic South African text.^[6][7] He has written regular opinion pieces for Thought Leader and The New Age and currently writes a weekly column for Business Day.^[8]

He is also a strong supporter of rights for Palestinians^[9] and a proponent of a one state solution in Israel and Palestine.^[10] He was appointed the National Head of the Independent Electoral Commission's Information Analysis Department during preparations for South Africa's 1994 election.^[11]

He is the father of Daniel Friedman, a musical comedian known on stage as Deep Fried Man.^[12][13][14]

Books

• Friedman, Steven (1987). Building tomorrow today : African workers in trade unions, 1970-1984 (1. publ. ed.). Johannesburg: Ravan Press. ISBN 9780869752876.
• Centre for Policy Studies (1993). Steven Friedman, ed. The long journey : South Africa's quest for a negotiated settlement. Braamfontein, South Africa: Ravan Press. ISBN 9780869754443.
• Steven Friedman, ed. (2014). Race, Class and Power: Harold Wolpe and the Radical Critique of Apartheid. Pietermaritzburg, South Africa: UKZN Press. ISBN 978 1 86914 286 5.

References

1. Commentariat: Rent-a-quote or valuable insight?, by Niren Tolsi, Mail & Guardian, 15 December 2011
2. An undemocratic democracy, Rhodes University Website
3. Building Tomorrow Today: African Workers in Trade Unions 1970-1984 (1987)
4. Steven Friedman SA History Online
5. Steven Friedman's staff page at the University of Johannesburg
6. An undemocratic democracy, Rhodes University Website
7. What are the prospects of real political realignment in South Africa?, Imraan Buccus, Mail & Guardian
8. "Steven Friedman profile". Business Day. Retrieved 21 April 2013. Steven is director of the Centre for the Study of Democracy and writes a weekly column for Business Day newspaper and BDlive.
9. Taken for a Ride by the Israeli Left, Electronic Intifada, 2007
10. Statement: One country, one state, Electronic Intifada, 2007
11. Steven Friedman SA History Online
12. de Waal, Mandy (22 November 2011). "Daniel Friedman debuts 'Deeply Fried'". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
13. Chance, Katy (24 November 2011). "COMEDY: Deeply Fried". Business Day. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
14. "He’s bringing Jewish back". City Press. 26 November 2011. Retrieved 3 April 2013.

External links

• Staff profile at the University of Johannesburg
• Steven Friedman SA History Online
• Who's Who SA: Steven Friedman