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A Study on Textbook Provision in Zimbabwe and the Feasibility of Cooperation Among SADCC Countries

Simon Q. Mphisa, Miriam Bamhare

Paris: UNESCO (1993), ?? pp.

"Provides the background and details on curriculum and textbook development, publishing and textbook production, marketing, sales and distribution, and the financing of textbook production." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 1221)

Provision of Textbooks and Other Reading Materials in Malawi

Hartford Mchazime, Esme Kadzamira, Juliet Nyangulu

Blantyre: Malawi National Commission for UNESCO (1993), 59 pp.

"Provides a detailed analysis of the state of textbook provision in Malawi at all levels of education. Discusses the development of curriculum and textbooks, the management of publishing and textbooks, marketing, sales and distribution, the finance of textbooks, and ends with recommendations for imp ... more

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When People Play People: Development Communication Through Theatre

Zakes Mda

Johannesburg; London: Witwatersrand University Press;Zed Books (1993), 250 pp.

"Based on Mda's experience in Southern Africa, the book shows how drama and theatre can be used effectively in social development. Mda argues, that communication should be democratized, that it should increase participation and promote equity and self-reliance. If theatre is to play a role in the de ... more

African Literatures in the Eighties

Dieter Riemenschneider, Frank Schulze-Engler (eds.)

Amsterdam: Rodopi BV (1993), 281 pp.

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Coordination of Information Systems and Services in Namibia: Papers of the Seminar Held in Windhoek 25 February to 5 March 1993

Andree-Jeanne Tötemeyer, Johann Loubser, Alet E. Marais (eds.)

Bonn and Windheok: German Foundation for International Development (DSE);Education, Science and Documentation Centre (ZED);Ministry of Education and Culture Windhoek, Namibia;University of Namibia (1993), 250 pp.

Africa Film & TV 93

Harare: Z Promotions (1993), 176 pp.

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The area of learning is fast approaching a grand climax

Fransie Rossouw

Quarterly Bulletin of the South African Library, volume 48, issue 2 (1993), pp. 57-61

"Describes the activities of the first Wesleyan mission press in South Africa." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 1722)

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Popular Publishing for Environmental and Health Education: Evaluation of Action Magazine

Terry Russell, Steve Murray

Liverpool: Liverpool University Press (1993), viii, 237 pp.

"Action Magazine is a non-government donor-funded project based in Harare, which produces a magazine for schools targeted at top primary level using a 'popular publishing' format - with comic book elements, fun and games features, cartoons, etc. - to present health and environmental science material ... more

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Zambia Book Sector Study

Canadian Organization for Development through Education (CODE)

Booksellers and Publishers Association of Zambia (1993), 25 pp.

"Provides an insight into the changing book situation in Zambia and highlights the shortage of books in general and books for children in particular. Asserts that the industry has a solid base upon which to build." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 11 ... more

Primary Textbook Publishing in Zambia

Martin Ferns

Stockholm: Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) (1993), 16 pp.

"A report on the national seminar on primary textbook publishing organized by the Educational Materials Unit, Ministry of Education, Zambia." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 1185)

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Channels of Resistance: Global Television and Local Empowerment

Tony Dowmunt (ed.)

London: British Film Institute (bfi);Channel Four Television (1993), xii, 194 pp.

"The drive towards homogeneity is not irresistible. These challenging essays by journalists, independent producers and researchers describe indigenous television in Brazil, in Africa, Europe and the Middle East, Aboriginal networks in Australia and the Deep Dish Satellite Network's alternative cover ... more

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Glatteis in Afrika: Radio 4 - eine Projektgeschichte

Helmut Bredigkeit

Bonn: Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) (1993), 35 pp.

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Géographie économique des médias: Diversité des Tiers-Mondes

Jacques Barrat

Paris: Litec (1992), 468 pp.

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Slippery Roads in Africa: Radio 4, a Project History

Helmut Bredigkeit

Bonn: Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) (1992), 35 pp.

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The Empowerment of Culture: Development Communication and Popular Media

Ad Boeren, Kees Epskamp (eds.)

The Hague: Centre for the Study of Education in Developing Countries (CESO) (1992), 247 pp.

"The book covers three main themes: 1. the relationship of interdependence between culture, education and communication; 2. the need for participatory processes in sustainable development, and 3. the crucial importance of culturally appropriate communication systems and approaches to education and t ... more

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African Cinema: Politics and Culture

Manthia Diawara

Bloomington: Indiana University Press (1992), ix, 192 pp.

"Drawing on political science, economics, history, and cultural studies, Diawara provides an insider's account of the development and current status of African cinema. He discusses such issues as film production and distribution, and film aesthetics from the colonial period to the present." (Publish ... more

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Pequeñas pantallas para la democracia

Nancy Thede, Alain Ambrosi (eds.)

Lima: Vidéazimut;Vidéo Tiers-Monde;Instituto para América Latina (IPAL) (1992), xxiii, 217 pp.

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The Lovedale Press During the Directorship of R. H. W. Shepherd, 1930-1955

Tim White

English in Africa, volume 19, issue 2 (1992), pp. 69-84

"A critical appraisal of the history and achievements of the Lovedale Press in South Africa under the directorship of R.H.W. Shepherd." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 2148)

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A Bibliography of Ethnographic Films

Rolf Husmann, Ingrid Wellinger, Johannes Rühl, Martin Taureg

Münster; Hamburg: Lit;Arbeitskreis für Internationale Wissenschaftskommunikation (AIW) (1992), 335 pp.

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