This bibliography, one of a series, cites books, dissertations, government documents, and journal articles examining education at all levels in Nigeria. Topics dealt with include educational history, educational practices, and educational policy. The collection was compiled from the catalogs and other available indexes within the libraries at…

One in a series, this bibliography cites books, dissertations, government documents, and journal articles examining education at all levels in Kenya. Topics dealt with include educational history, educational practices, and educational policy. The collection was compiled from the catalogs and other available indexes within the libraries at…

Books, dissertations, government documents, and journal articles examining education at all levels in Tanzania are listed in this bibliography, which is one in a series. Topics dealt with include educational history, educational practices, and educational policy. The collection was compiled from the catalogs and other available indexes within the…

There is increasing evidence that what we call civic education embraces only a part of the influences operating on a people, and may well be among the less important. There are a number of practical obstacles to the success of civic education in political socialization. The multifunctionality that allows schools to have so many favorable effects,…

This document is a reprint of the report of the American Association of Junior Colleges 1970 International Assembly and a selection of articles that have appeared in the Junior College Journal since 1964. The purpose is to bring together a summary of recent discussions on the role of the junior college in the field of international education. With…

Assesses the problem of cultures seeking to construct more adequate legal systems amid problems of social control and growth. Examines relationships between legal education and the development of law, the structure and goals and limitations of legal education in Korea, and future possibilities. (JT)

Describes provisions for education in Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago. The preprimary, secondary, technical, teacher training, and higher education levels are covered. Notes the influence of the countries' economy and social goals and analyzes the desire for education in many previously excluded groups. (KC)

Based on the research of Benjamin Bloom, this article emphasizes the role of preschool education in the development of a nation, discusses the problems of the acculturation of disadvantaged children, and suggests practical considerations for the training of preschool teachers in developing nations. (JK)

Third World higher educational systems must be based on each country's development objectives to be most effective. This article by the deputy director-general of the World Health Organization discusses the effects of education on Africans, with emphasis on cultural contrasts with the West. (LBH)

Knowledge production and distribution in India are described. Specifically discussed are textbooks, authors, radio and television, and India's ties to the international knowledge network. Even though it is a third world country, India has some independence and autonomy with regard to knowledge production and distribution. (RM)

The main concepts of dependency theory are outlined and its essential elements considered. Leading contributions to comparative education that have proceeded from the standpoint of dependency theory are discussed and the value of dependency theory for comparative analysis of education is assessed. (RM)

Reviews trends, issues, and problems of administrative decentralization and education in developing nations, with reference to Papua New Guinea. Concludes that decentralization should not be seen as a panacea; policy-makers must sharpen understanding of types and levels of decentralization; success requires attention to training and implementation…

During the last decade there has been an explosion of institutions of higher learning and research throughout India focusing on various aspects of development and on the social sciences. The development of ideas concerning social science research and its priorities as part of India's intellectual history are discussed. (RM)

A review of the summer examination papers in 'A' level economics set by the eight boards of England and Wales during the period 1979-1983 show that, with two notable exceptions, the boards have not devoted much space to questions relating to the economics of developing countries. (Author/RM)

This study is based on the premises that information technologies (IT) are essential to African development and that education systems are responsible for developing a countries' human capacity to maximize those technologies. The study examines the ability of education systems in Mali and Ghana to develop the capacity to harness the potential of…