Contributors.

Dr. Sicelo L. Makapela holds a M.A. in Sociology from the University of Connecticut, USA and a PhD in Sociology from the University of Fort Hare, South Africa. Dr. Sicelo L. Makapela holds a M.A. in Sociology from the University of Connecticut, USA and a PhD in Sociology from the University of Fort Hare, South Africa. His major research interests are the international political economy; African political economy; globalization; and socio-economic rights. [Extracted from the article]