| The Challenge of Change in Africa's Higher Education in the 21st Century Contributor(s): Mwenda, Kenneth Kaoma (Editor), Muuka, Gerry Nkombo (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1604976101 ISBN-13: 9781604976106 Publisher: Cambria Press OUR PRICE: $113.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: July 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Higher - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - African American Studies |
| Dewey: 378.609 |
| LCCN: 2009006432 |
| Physical Information: 0.94" H x 6" W x 9" (1.54 lbs) 360 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Challenge of Change in Africa's Higher Education in the 21st Century brings the reader face to face with the mega challenges and key opportunities in Africa's higher education sector in the twenty-first century. Mwenda and Muuka are two of Africa's emergent scholars, with 20 published books and over 100 articles published in peer-reviewed journals between them as of 2008. Authors who are diverse in their knowledge and experience of the complexities of education in Africa join Mwenda and Muuka in this treatise, which traverses the higher education milieu on the continent from Cape Town in South Africa to Lagos in Nigeria. Stated simply, those who have long called for a new generation of scholars on education in Africa will find a healthy and refreshing answer in The Challenge of Change in Africa's Higher Education in the 21st Century. The motivation for this book was the editors' recognition of gaps in the current understanding of higher education in Africa. The book has clear advantages and defining features over other books on higher education on the continent in the following respects. The Challenge of Change in Africa's Higher Education in the 21st Century is a book written from and with twenty-first century realities, making it a significant addition to the continuing and urgent search for solutions to the continent's development dilemma. It is therefore critical reading and research material for many stakeholders including students, professors, universities, and research libraries on the one hand and higher education ministries in Africa on the other. The role of international development agencies and non-governmental organizations towards enhancement of higher education in Africa cannot be overemphasized. |