Education In Africa: A Study Of West, South And Equatorial Africa By The African Education Commission (1922)

By Thomas Jesse Jones

Book Overview

""Education in Africa: A Study of West, South, and Equatorial Africa by the African Education Commission (1922)"" by Thomas Jesse Jones is a comprehensive study of the state of education in Africa in the early 20th century. The book is based on the findings of the African Education Commission, which was established by the Phelps-Stokes Fund in 1920 to investigate the educational needs of the continent.The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different region of Africa: West Africa, South Africa, and Equatorial Africa. In each section, Jones provides a detailed analysis of the state of education in the region, including the history of education, the current state of education, and the challenges facing educators.Throughout the book, Jones emphasizes the importance of education in Africa and the need for increased investment in education. He argues that education is essential for the development of Africa and that without it, the continent will continue to lag behind other regions of the world.Overall, ""Education in Africa"" is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the state of education in Africa in the early 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of education in Africa or the development of the continent.A Study Of West, South And Equatorial Africa By The African Education Commission, Under The Auspices Of The Phelps-Stokes Fund And Foreign Mission Societies Of North America And Europe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1161779698
• ISBN13: 9781161779691
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 2.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.5" x 11.0"