Criticizes Zachariah's use of microlevel metaphors ("lumps of clay" and "growing plants") to explain major trends in theories of education and national development in developing countries. Discusses emergence of a neo-Marxist perspective on this area of comparative education. Suggests the need for a theoretical perspective…

A broader form of cost recovery for higher education, repayment in-kind through national or community service is considered. Focus is on the experience of developing countries, where such programs for students and graduates emphasize personal development rather than potential contribution to society. Ways of redesigning programs to constitute a…

Discusses reasons for the small contribution to science and technology from Latin America which is essential for promoting the economic and social development of the region. Reviews the origin of Latin American educational and research systems, and the obstacles faced by the scientific communities in the recent past. (LZ)

Explains how mass media, radio, and television have been playing an important role in the formal education of Ethiopian children for a quarter of a century. Describes the chronological development and future plans for the use of mass media in education. States that Ethiopia may serve as an example for other Third World countries. (PA)

A community-based survey of children aged 0 to 5 years in Ghana found that of 650 childhood burns, 5.4 percent were purposefully inflicted. Perpetrators were mostly friends (43 percent), siblings (37 percent), and traditional healers (6 percent). Healers inflicted burns on children who were comatose after convulsions. (Author/DB)

This article presents an overview of the situation of families of children with disabilities in Jordan, where special education services are provided to less than 3 percent of the target population. A survey of professionals at 14 special schools identified major family needs and concerns. (Author/DB)

Six experts in global sourcing and labor give their opinions on a fictional case study centering on the ethics of child labor used by a multinational company in a developing nation. (SK)

Discussion of the effect of book scarcity on law libraries and the legal profession in Nigeria addresses the country's law library collections, reasons for book scarcity, local publication of legal literature, reasons why Nigerians publish abroad, and measures already taken and suggested measures to combat book scarcity. (14 references) (MES)

Describes a study of libraries in government postprimary schools in Benue State, Nigeria. Data are reported on staffing, finance, acquisition, processing, facilities, cooperation with other libraries, relationships with central administration, library instruction, and respondents' recommendations. Suggestions for improvement and areas of further…

Methods that can be used to clarify and purify drinking water in third world countries are described. The use of natural methods is stressed. (CW)

Script analysis was used to identify common scenarios for administrators and teachers, demonstrating that women's undervaluation in educational administration derives partially from the dominance of the type of masculinity that is competitive, overconfident, and status conscious. Gender culture of school administration reflects the struggle for…

Discussion of the widespread use of CD-ROM technology in African countries lists reasons why CD-ROM is well suited to developing countries, including advantages for database distributors, users, and funding agencies; describes a 1990 Africa-wide CD-ROM conference; and addresses goals for a proposed clearinghouse and remaining problems with CD-ROM…

Defines "nonformal education" as encompassing the educational influences of all of society's institutions. Suggests that nonformal education may be the best approach to aid for development in developing nations, as well as to lifelong learning in European and other developed nations. (SV)

Older women are often perceived as marginal in the development process and are ignored by planners. The challenge is to foster recognition and increase their activity rates. The development process must be redesigned to ensure that it uses older women to their fullest potential. (JOW)

Discusses the use of global computerized information networks through statistics and examples of the involvement of various countries. Topics addressed include growth of the global network; countries that lack any connections; the value of information; librarians and the network; and exploring the Internet, including gopher sites. (Contains 29…