"Concentrating on the complexities of large scale primary and secondary school textbook production, this paper aims to provide guidelines and information for creating viable publishing industries in developing countries. Statistical analysis, personal experience, case studies, and responses to a que
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stionnaire on the publishing roles of the public and private sectors in developing countries form the basis from which the author constructs his blueprint for publishing of textbooks in the countries of the South. Neumann concludes that textbooks, teacher editions, and related materials are cost effective, efficient tools and vital factors in upgrading academic achievement, especially where teachers are less qualified." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 233)
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"Provides an insight into the early work of Lovedale Press in South Africa from 1823 onwards, when Lovedale was the focal point of the literate Christian culture that emerged among the Xhosa in the Eastern Cape region, and which up until the turn of the century concentrated on evangelical and educat
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ional texts. Describes the change in the press and its publication policies after R.H.W. Shepherd took charge of its operations in 1929, until his departure in 1950. Contains five case studies of editorial interference culled from the detailed records of the Lovedale Press. Peires contends that while the Lovedale Press undoubtedly published manuscripts in Xhosa which would otherwise never have been published, “the effective monopoly of the Lovedale Press [...] stifled the development of a meaningful vernacular historiography." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 2132)
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"Lists a further 501 titles, many published in Africa; for main volume see Schmidt (1975)." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 1669)
"Discusses the practical contributions made by the [discontinued] Commonwealth Book Development Programme, and describes problems experienced over the funding of training. The author believes that the assistance offered by the programme will continue to be of significant help in assisting Commonweal
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th developing countries to acquire more books." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 1396)
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"Utilise des entretiens avec le public, les éditeurs locaux et les distributeurs de livres afin de trouver des moyens d'améliorer le développement de la lecture en Afrique, d'une part, et une distribution plus efficace de matériel de lecture approprié, d'autre part. L'accent est mis sur le Tcha
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d et le Sénégal." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 379)
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"An informative account of children’s book publishing in sub-Saharan Africa. Examines the differences between children’s books produced by African publishers and European- and US-based publishers, the plots, subjects used most frequently, and the use of folkloric themes. The author also reviews
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trends in content and authorship of children's literature, which reflect the desire of African political and educational leaders to Africanize curricula and curriculum related materials." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 1668)
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"An early UNESCO mission report about book development, reading promotion, textbook production, use of vernacular languages, and curriculum development in the Gambia." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, B
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ooks & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 531)
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"Based on the findings of a detailed survey of publishers in various parts of the developing world, this classic study identifies the key problems for the book industries in the countries of the South. Offers a general picture of the state of publishing in each of the regions, including Africa, and
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proposes a range of strategies to help strengthen the book sector." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 242)
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"The recommandations, summaries of the various sessions, and a selection of the papers read at this conference attended by more than 100 African writers, publishers, booksellers, librarians, printers, and teachers give a succinct account of the history and hopes of African publishing. Among topics d
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iscussed are the cultural and social factors of book reading and publishing in Africa; a frank explanation as to why indigenous publishing has trouble getting started; the mechanics of acquiring library materials - African and otherwise; the role of government; the role of Christian publishing houses; and the problems faced by writers, distributors, and booksellers." (Eleanor Blum, Frances G. Wilhoit: Mass media bibliography. 3rd ed. Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1990 Nr. 1095)
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"The manager of Daystar Press in Nigeria discusses the activities of Christian publishing houses in Africa: their substantive publishing output, their significance in the development and the encouragement of authorship with commitment, their capacity in the organization of large-scale distribution o
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utlets, management of efficient printing presses, and the wide range of subjects published. Although now very dated, this remains one of the most comprehensive overviews of Christian publishing on the continent." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 1718)
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"A comprehensive annotated bibliography that lists and critically evaluates 839 children's books published about and in Africa. Nancy Schmidt, formerly Africana Librarian at Indiana University Libraries, played a pioneering role in bringing African-published children’s books to the attention of li
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braries and the international book community in the countries of the North." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 1666)
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"Examine les institutions et les différents acteurs concernés par les médias et la communication au Nigeria, les livres et la production de livres, les écrivains et l'imprimé, et la culture nigériane. L'ouvrage est aujourd'hui bien sûr très daté, mais il reste utile pour le contexte histori
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que qu'il fournit." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 847)
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"A classic study that presents a summary of the findings of international research concerning the reading habit, drawing on sources from all over the world. Surveys studies of reading habits in many parts of the world, the effective teaching of reading, results of research on motivation for reading,
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factors which influence reading interests, the promotion of developing reading interests, and suggests some avenues for future research." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 2158)
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"A historically important document, this was one of the earliest studies on publishing and book development in Africa. It consists of a report of a meeting of experts on book development in Africa, convened by UNESCO and held in Accra in February 1968. Delegates to the conference examined in detail
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the problems facing book development in Africa, looking at the role of books in economic and social development, suggesting measures to promote book production in the general and educational publishing sectors, as well as considering aspects such as the distribution, promotion, and the international flow of books." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3rd. ed. 2008, nr. 321)
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