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Massialas, Byron G. – Comparative Education Review, 1977
Considers how education is related to politics with the focus on political socialization, political recruitment, i.e., the selection and training of political elites, and political integration or nation building of groups of people. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Educational Development, Educational Research, Political Affiliation, Political Attitudes
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Kurtz, Donn M., II – Comparative Education Review, 1973
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate that the educational system in Nigeria could not have contributed to the integration of the Nigerian legislative elite. (Author)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Educational Attitudes, Educational Research, Ethnic Groups
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Berman, Edward H. – Comparative Education Review, 1978
The author argues that some of the modernization strategies undertaken in the less developed countries (LDCs), particularly those pertaining to literacy and "conscientization" programs, might be applied profitably to alleviating the plight of the poor and powerless in underdeveloped areas within the United States. (Author)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Comparative Education, Educationally Disadvantaged, Elementary Secondary Education
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Weiler, Hans N. – Comparative Education Review, 1984
Describes dilemmas for United States universities and for political and professional leaders in the Third World that result from an ambivalence in the relationship between the universities and Third World countries. Argues that as more foreign students enroll in United States universities, the dilemmas will become more acute. (SB)
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Developing Nations, Educational Objectives, Foreign Countries