Education, Democracy, and Political Development in Africa
Author | : Clive Harber |
Publisher | : Liverpool University Press |
Total Pages | : 184 |
Release | : 1997 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015040550397 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Download or read book Education, Democracy, and Political Development in Africa written by Clive Harber and published by Liverpool University Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at the role of formal schooling in sustaining democratic political institutions in Africa, focusing on the place of education in forming young people's political values and attitudes. Evidence from various African countries demonstrates that currently schools are an obstacle to education for democracy, yet some programs suggest that the importance of education for democracy has been recognized. Countries discussed include Tanzania, Eritrea, and South Africa. Distributed by ISBS. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR