Offers a new perspective on the novel, "No Longer at Ease," and comments on its sub-themes: the clash of two civilizations, the antipathy between youth and old age, human fallibility, social and moral decadence. In contrast with his earlier novel, Achebe writes topical satire for educated Africans. (LHW)

Considers conditions in African cultures, particularly Nigeria, and examines the role of human relations training as a force in cultural change and modernization. Describes the training program at the Institute of Training and Organizational Development of the University of Pittsburgh. (JAC)

Describes the results of a study to determine the relationship of various social and personal factors to adjustment and to identify the attitudes, values and motivations which either facilitate or retard adjustment. Provides guidelines for planning adult education programs to revitalize the rural people in war affected areas. (RB)

Contends that "disillusionment novels" are characterized by a circumscribed vision of the world which itself is a function of limits set upon the authors by the historical situation of their position in society. Analyzes two Nigerian classic examples of the genre, Chinua Achebe's "A Man of the People" and Wole Soyinka's…

This book, developed by the Nigerian Curriculum Development Project at the University of Kentucky, presents resources and suggested units for teaching about Nigeria. The resources section includes outlined background readings for teachers in the primary grades and bibliographies for teachers and parents. Four suggested units of instruction are…

The author discusses some problems of mathematics teaching in Nigeria. Many difficulties stem from the inappropriateness of the British-developed syllabi used in the schools. Using geometrical concepts as illustrations, the author suggests that a careful assessment of the environment of the pupils would lead to better teaching techniques. (JH)

Notes that in Nigeria, where English is the language of instruction, more English language literature books for children, as well as those in the indigenous languages, are needed to encourage children to read for pleasure. (FL)

A questionnaire study of the sexual behavior of Nigerian in-school adolescents reveals a "new morality" accompanied by personality problems and need for guidance. Taking the cultural setting into consideration, recommendations are made regarding sex instruction in the schools, involvement of parents, and school guidance centers. (JT)

Relates experiences of teacher of children's literature at West Virginia University in collecting folklore in northeastern Nigeria. Highlights include travels to village of Dalori; the Kanuri culture (in northeast area of Borno); tales recalled by employees of the Borno State Library; and a visit to the district head of Konduga. (EJS)

A survey of attitudes of the student population at Nigeria's University of Ife, at the outset of the civil war in 1967, revealed the development of a common set of political attitudes among the students which are variegated but in which variations are not related to tribal origins in any fundamental aspects. (EH)

Discusses the Babalawo, or (male) community counselor and divinator, and his role and function in a Nigerian village. Describes his counseling techniques in detail. (EJT)

This document, published by the United Nations, is one of approximately twenty in a series designed to show how cultural policies are planned and implemented in various Member States. The studies which cover countries belonging to differing social and economic systems, geographical areas and levels of development present a wide variety of…

Focuses on some associations between movement and social relations using as an example the dance-play (nkwa) of the Ubakala Igbo of the former Eastern Region of Nigeria. Discusses how the dance is used to promote self-identity, prescribe and assert social values and roles, and mediate between persons and their situations. (JMF)

Evaluates the adequacy or inadequacy of the services provided by the public, state, and school libraries for the handicapped in Nigeria. The scope, objectives, methodology, recommendations, and conclusions of the study are described, as are the institutions surveyed. (FM)