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OverviewThis book examines the role of nonformal education (NFE) in African languages in promoting democracy in Senegal. Using data from a survey of rural Senegalese citizens, this is the first study to empirically test the effects of NFE on political participation and attitudes. The results indicate that NFE stimulates community and political participation and appears to have a stronger effect on participation than formal education. Both NFE and formal education increase the likelihood that people will embrace democratic, tolerant attitudes. Thus, NFE could be a potent force in the promotion of civic orientations in the emerging democracies. Full Product DetailsAuthor: M. KuenziPublisher: Palgrave Macmillan Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.390kg ISBN: 9780230622333ISBN 10: 023062233 Pages: 190 Publication Date: 28 April 2011 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsHistory of the Senegalese Political System History of the Senegalese Educational System Survey Methods and Sample In the Words of the NFE Participants Initial Survey Results Multivariate Results Implications and ConclusionsReviews"""We have long known from research in rich countries that education promotes democratic citizenship. This valuable study shows how informal literacy training plays a similar role in a poor country, surpassing even the impacts of formal schooling, especially among women. Strongly recommended for social scientists, educationist and development practitioners alike."" - Michael Bratton, University Distinguished Professor of Political Science and African Studies, Michigan State University" We have long known from research in rich countries that education promotes democratic citizenship. This valuable study shows how informal literacy training plays a similar role in a poor country, surpassing even the impacts of formal schooling, especially among women. Strongly recommended for social scientists, educationist and development practitioners alike. --Michael Bratton, University Distinguished Professor of Political Science and African Studies, Michigan State University Author InformationMICHELE KUENZI Assistant Professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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