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Peer reviewedCuthbert, Marlene – Communication Research: An International Quarterly, 1985
Discusses Jamaican music, especially "reggae," in terms of national identity, autonomy, and public policy. Reports a survey that shows that the majority of Jamaican youth identify with "reggae" and find music vital to their existence, but that the upper classes prefer foreign over local music. (PD)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cultural Context, Developing Nations, Media Research
Peer reviewedHalliwell, J. – British Journal of Educational Technology, 1987
This discussion of the merits of radio as a medium for distance education focuses on the 1982 Radio Education Research Project in Jamaica, which was developed to provide continuing education for rural primary health care workers. The potential future role of radio with education in developing countries is evaluated. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Continuing Education, Costs, Developing Nations
