Scientific Communication in African Universities: External Assistance and National Needs

by Damtew Teferra

Overview

This is one of the few current books on African higher education, and focuses on scientific research and communication on the continent. Included are chapters on scientific journals, secondary avenues of scientific communication, and funding issues. There is also a focus on the challenges and opportunities of scientific communication in African universities. The author employs an innovative methodology for data collection.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415945301
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/30/2003
Series:	RoutledgeFalmer Studies in Higher Education
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 1. Introduction 2. Research Methodology 3. The Context of Scientific Research, Scientific Communication, and External Agencies in African Higher Education—A Review of the Literature 4. Scientific Journals in African Universities: Role, Significance, and Prospects 5. Secondary Avenues of Communication in African Universities—Role, Significance, and Prospects 6. Scientific Communication in African Universities—Challenges, Dilemmas and Opportunities 7. Funding, External Agencies, and African Scientific Communication 8. Conclusion and Recommendations Appendix Bibliography