Popularisation of science and technology education : some case studies from Africa / edited by Mike Savage and Prem Naidoo. - London : Commonwealth Secretariat, c2002. - xv, 267 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Contents
Part I
Issues and Realities
The contribution of Science and Technology
Choosing Science in a developing country

Part II
University science and Technology Education and Economic Development
Small scale industries in the popularization of Science and Technology
The Suame Magazine
The indigenous knowledge system and their Economic potential in South Africa
Promoting Co-operation in science and Technology in the SADC Region
Regional Co-operation for capacity building in science and Technology
etc

Part III
Improving girl participation and performance in science, Mathematics and science and Technology
Non-Formal and Formal Approaches to Science and science and Technology
Popularizing science and Technology: The case of Swaziland
The contribution of applied Science to the popularization of science and Technology: A Ghanaian Case
Indigenous Technology as basis for science, Mathematics and Technology Education at Junior Secondary school level: Sierra Leonean Case Study
etc

Part IV A Synthesis
Towards a theory of Change : A postscript for policy Makers


Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-267).

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Science--Study and teaching--Africa--Case studies.
Technology--Study and teaching--Africa--Case studies.
Science and civilization--Case studies.
Technology and civilization--Case studies.

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