A case study of the first 10 years of the University of Papua New Guinea is presented, with attention focused on the function, structure, and character of a new university in a newly independent nation. The analysis is based on the three issues of adaptation, conflict, and change, and the case study is designed to test how well past social…

Discusses the development of education in Papua New Guinea from traditional methods to an emphasis on Western methods, and recent attempts to synthesize the two in order to better meet the needs of students. The role of school libraries in this synthesis is explored. (CLB)