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Malawi is one of the smallest and economically the poorest countries in the world. Yet, its impact has given it the name: The ""Warm Heart of Africa"". In this text, we briefly explore multiple facets of the Malawian people including who they are, their roots, characteristics, and some of their history, culture, environment, education, and healthcare. A landlocked country in the lower southeastern quadrant of Africa, Malawi evolved from British explorers and Scottish missionaries in the 19th century. Since 1994, it has had a democratic form of government. This textbook covers diverse subjects important to the country's history, culture, environment, education, and healthcare. From personal reflections to research studies, we read about the contributions of the US Peace Corps and Health Volunteers Overseas to Malawi's infrastructure, the importance of maize production to the existence of the Malawian people, unique academic programming through US-Malawi partnerships at the College of Medicine and Chancellor Law College, a potential model to improve the continuum of care for people with stroke, and success stories for children with clubfeet and learning disabilities. Creativity and entrepreneurship have enabled drone use for the delivery of medical supplies and to ""map"" various undeveloped quadrants of Malawi. As one of the first textbooks on Malawi, this one has the unique distinction of showing selected aspects of the country, some of its strengths, limitations, and challenges. Many of the articles were written by Malawian professionals, those working in Malawi, or with intimate knowledge of the country and their chosen topic. Many of the authors have had distinguished careers in academia with substantial research experience, and in the volunteer sector. Nova Science Publishers recognized the importance of Malawi to the African fabric and is on the forefront of sharing it with the rest of the world.

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Author:   Leslie B. Glickman
Publisher:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Imprint:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Weight:   0.548kg
ISBN:  

9781536182477

ISBN 10:   1536182478
Pages:   309
Publication Date:   01 October 2020
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Foreword; Preface; Malawi -- The Warm Heart of Africa: A Reflection; The Peace Corps in Malawi; Food Security for Rural Malawians: The Role of Policy and International Aid in the Face of Climate Change; Maize: Malawis Number One Crop; Inclusive, Equitable, Quality Education for Children with Disabilities: A Country Study of Malawi; More Medical Graduates, Too Few Health Workers: The Ironic Case of Malawi; An Environmental Justice Seminar for US and Malawi Students; Successful Treatment for Children with Clubfeet in Malawi; Overwhelming Challenges to Community Reintegration: A Commentary; Stroke Processes of Care in Malawi: Challenges and Potential Solutions; Health Volunteers Overseas in Malawi; Development of a Transitional Physiotherapy Curriculum in Malawi; The Dawn of Drone Technology in Malawi; Uniting Global with Local Engagement: From Malawi to the US; Journey to the Top: An Inspiration; Index.

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