The author describes the indigenous schooling process and its underlying fundamental virtues, and then proposes that modern education should give equal emphasis to both the spiritual development of students as well as to their intellectual growth. Bib, index, xix, 251pp, USA. GARLAND PUBLISHING

A case study of higher education provision in Tanzania. The authors look at the possibilities of regeneration and reform at the University of Dar es Salaam. Refs, notes, xiv, 114pp, UK. JAMES CURREY PUBLISHERS, 0852554257

Looks at the present state of Theatre for Development in Tanzania: its organisational frame-works, methodologies, intentions, themes and aesthetic forms. Apps, b/w illus, 193pp, GERMANY. BAYREUTH A S.

A comprehensive description of the Mbugu or Ma'a language of Tanzania, one of the few genuine mixed languages, combining Bantu grammar with Cushitic vocabulary. This linguistic history is explained in the context of the intricate history of the people and is relevant for studies of creole and contact linguistics. BNS, 322pp, UK. BENJAMINS [JOHN] PUBLISHING CO, 9027252483

Brings together three decades of his writings on the subject, in both Kiswahili and English. The collection includes Nyerere’s policy paper 'Education for Self-Reliance', which remains a key reference work on rogressive and transformative education in a postcolonial context. Other papers discuss the ethical basis for expanding tertiary level education in a developing country where primary education is not yet established, as well as the education. 180pp, TANZANIA. E&D LTD.

Explores how national politics, social values, and gender are expressed on stage. Now a disappearing tradition, these performances incorporate vaudeville, acrobatics, music, song, and dance. They rely on improvisation and audience participation and invite spontaneous, raucous, and physical expressions of popular sentiments. Edmondson asserts that the stage affords a unique opportunity for Tanzanians to explore questions affecting their political and social futures: What is the meaning of democracy? Who is in power? Who is marginalized? This engaging book provides important insight into the meaning and value of popular forms of expression during a time of political and social change in East Africa. Index, bib, notes, b/w photos, 175pp, USA. INDIANA UNIVERSITY PRESS.