The Purpose of the Library in Colonial Tropical Africa: An Historical Survey.

Ochai, Adakole

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Publication Date: 1984

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The Purpose of the Library in Colonial Tropical Africa: An Historical Survey.

Ochai, Adakole

International Library Review, v16 n3 p309-15 Jul 1984

Library development in colonial tropical Africa was closely tied with economic potentiality. Thus, in Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya, libraries were established as agents of economic exploitation (agricultural, mineral), agents of political education, and instruments for cultural diffusion. "Public" libraries were also used as tools for discrimination. Footnotes included. (EJS)

Descriptors: Colonialism, Cultural Influences, Developing Nations, Economic Opportunities, History, Libraries, Library Role, Library Services, Political Influences

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Africa

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