Educational Reform and the Transformation of Southern Africa

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The political, social, and economic problems of southern Africa cannot be resolved until nations of this critical region effect educational reform. But this process requires more than change in the educational system; it involves the thrust for social transformation in national institutions. This unique study addresses key issues relative to both educational reform and social change in southern Africa. Topics discussed include the need for educational reform; approaches to educational reform; and the results of such reform on the individual and society. A bibliography and an index complete the text.

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[T]he major strength of the book lies in the author's ability to relate research findings with interesting detailed and observations on education in colonial and post-colonial southern Africa. Generally, the book is a useful addition to the growing body of literature on education in independent southern Africa....[T]his is an understandable book and will provide useful reference to anyone carrying out research in the region.-Journal of Third World Studies
This is an excellent book, and I recommend it to anyone interested in the educational, social, and political probelms faced by the countries in southern Africa.-Review of Social Economy
"The major strength of the book lies in the author's ability to relate research findings with interesting detailed and observations on education in colonial and post-colonial southern Africa. Generally, the book is a useful addition to the growing body of literature on education in independent southern Africa....This is an understandable book and will provide useful reference to anyone carrying out research in the region."-Journal of Third World Studies
"This is an excellent book, and I recommend it to anyone interested in the educational, social, and political probelms faced by the countries in southern Africa."-Review of Social Economy
"[T]he major strength of the book lies in the author's ability to relate research findings with interesting detailed and observations on education in colonial and post-colonial southern Africa. Generally, the book is a useful addition to the growing body of literature on education in independent southern Africa....[T]his is an understandable book and will provide useful reference to anyone carrying out research in the region."-Journal of Third World Studies

Author Bio

DICKSON A. MUNGAZI is Regents Professor of Education and History at Northern Arizona University. L. KAY WALKER is Assistant Professor of Education at Northern Arizona University.