School and Community in Less Developed Areas

There has long been a debate about the role of schools and relevant education in community development in less developed areas. Efforts are continually being made to relate the work of schools more closely to the life of the local community. First published in 1985, School and Community in Less Developed Areas discusses this important subject.

This volume considers relevant theory and reviews specific examples to highlight the difficulties of translating intentions into practice. It examines...