Scientific communication in African universities :
General Material Designation
[Book]
Other Title Information
external assistance and national needs /
First Statement of Responsibility
Damtew Teferra.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
RoutledgeFalmer,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2003.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
1 online resource (ix, 170 pages).
SERIES
Series Title
Studies in higher education, dissertation series
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-161) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Research Methodology -- African Higher Education and Scientific Development: An Analysis of Trends and Literature -- Scientific Journals in African Universities: Role, Significance, and Prospects -- The Significance and Prospects of Alternative Scientific Communication Avenues in African Universities -- Scientific Communication in African Universities: Challenges and Opportunities -- Funding, External Agencies, and African Scientific Communication -- Conclusion and Recommendations.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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One of the few current books on African higher education. Focuses on scientific research and communication on the continent. Included are chapters on scientific journals, secondary avenues of scientific communication, and funding issues.
OTHER EDITION IN ANOTHER MEDIUM
Title
Scientific communication in African universities.
International Standard Book Number
0415945305
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Communication in education-- Africa.
Communication in science-- Africa.
Universities and colleges-- Africa-- Communication systems.
Communication in education.
Communication in science.
SCIENCE-- Philosophy & Social Aspects.
Universities and colleges-- Communication systems.