This rapid overview of the relatively new and rapidly changing writing and publishing industries in East Africa includes descriptions of some of the products--folktales for children; problems--few of the best writers in many African countries are published at home; and a developing literary tradition which includes political poems. (MBR)

The librarian at the University of Juba has few resources, some financial support from outside organizations, and a chronic shortage of trained workers as she works to build a collection to support the practical courses offered at the fledgling university. (JAB)

Basic themes confronting the international book publishing community as it faces the opportunity for expanding the use of books to promote international dialogue. Focus is on the role of the English-language textbook in education, the expanding role of international book fairs, and the response of publishers to the growing demands for education.…

Discusses the structure and forces that determine who reads the various categories of books and what function the books play within the society. (Author)

Focuses on the special problems facing the Third World in terms of scholarly publishing and the possible roles of the university press in this context. (MBR)

Third World countries, as evidenced by their history and recent experience, have basic handicaps which retard the growth of book production and dissemination. Reasons why the library has not made a strong impact on publishing are also discussed. (MBR)

The role played in the world situation, the resources found, the home and world market, and some reflections on the future of the Latin American publishing industry are highlighted. (MBR)

Developing countries cannot find appropriate work for the large number of students graduating from educational institutions at all levels. Reasons for this situation and possible solutions are presented. The journal is available from the World Future Society, Post Office Box 30369, Bethseda Branch, Washington, DC 20014. (Author/RM)

Chronicles the life and philosophy of Frantz Fanon as he changed from a pseudo-Frenchman to an existential critic of European society to an anticolonial revolutionary. His development shows definite periods of ideological change and an intensity of belief in the philosophies he accepted and created at various times. (VM)

A history of Grenada is presented in this article. The U.S. invasion is analyzed in the context of the hardships and the economic crisis which dominated the region at that time. Revolutionary social process is necessary in the Caribbean, thus the "big stick" approach of the United States leads to hostility. (VM)

This article looks at labor agencies in various economic and political settings and compares them with the U. S. Department of Labor. (JOW)

Identifies, characterizes, and critically evaluates several of the more influential variants of political development studies. Discusses, among other things, the proto-capitalist approaches and the Islamic model, examines common traits, and attempts to delineate the likely paths that future research will take. (GEA)

The background and status of efforts toward development of national educational quality standards for Israel are discussed. Major factors affecting the national situation include the relative youth and small size of the nation, centralization of the educational system, and the democratic value system of the country. (TJH)

Analyzes V. S. Naipaul's perspective on the nature of the postcolonial world and the relation between the traditional cultures of developing societies and modern Western culture. Finds at the core of Naipaul's work a rejection of tradition with its absence of rationalism. (DMM)

Describes the Ranfurly Library Service, a British charitable institution that supplies books in English to developing nations. The development and organization of the service, financial support, criticisms of the service, the increased involvement of the British Council, and the future of the service are discussed. (CLB)