History of Education in the British Leeward Islands, 1838-1945

by Howard A. Fergus

This book examines the social and economic forces that have shaped and constrained the development of education in the British Leeward Islands following emancipation. It critiques British colonial education and highlights several noteworthy achievements despite financial and ideological problems. The dialectical nature of education in helping to shape as well be shaped by the culture becomes evident.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9766401314
• ISBN13: 9789766401313
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: University of the West Indies Press
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.0"