African Higher Education: An International Reference Handbook

by Damtew Teferra and Philip G. Altbach

Since their founding, African colleges and universities have faced numerous challenges. While most are legacies of colonialism, these institutions are affected by particular conditions and realities in their home countries. This book is the first comprehensive survey of all aspects and dimensions of higher education in Africa today. It includes a historical overview of higher educational resources in Africa; descriptions of the size, scope, and...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253341868
• ISBN13: 9780253341860
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 728 Pages
• Weight: 4.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 8.9" x 11.4"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher