The gap between the promise of the South African constitution and the reality of life for most South Africans is a significant problem that requires urgent attention, and this book explores that gap—its causes, its meaning, and its implications. On the face of it, the country's constitution provides for the security of all the people in South Africa; yet most of the population is socially, economically, physically, and psychologically insecure. Falls the Shadow looks at the causes, meaning, and implications of this gap and tackles these subjects in a forthright and rigorous fashion, alerting readers to the dimensions and perils of the "constitutional shadow."