Comparative Education examines the common problems facing education systems around the world as the result of global economic, social, and cultural forces. Issues related to the governance, financing, provision, processes, and outcomes of education systems for differently situated social groups are described and analyzed in specific regional, national, and local contexts.

This directory describes 241 non-governmental and governmental organizations, based in 40 sub-Saharan African countries, involved in early childhood care, development, and education. A useful information source for those working with and for children, the directory encourages and facilitates communication and information-sharing between individuals and institutions seeking to improve the situation of children worldwide. An analytical section contains two articles: "Childhood in Sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges and Opportunities (Bernard P.Y. Combes) and "Early Childhood Care and Education in Sub-Saharan Africa: Survey Findings" (Joan Furman Combes). The organizational profiles include the following information: (1) organization name, address, telephone and fax numbers; (2) contact person; (3) date founded; (4) number of salaried and non-salaried staff; (5) current budget; (6) major objective; (7) countries where the organization is active; (8) types of actions undertaken by the organization; (9) cooperation and partnerships with other organizations and different communities; (10) young child, family, and community programs within the organization; (11) target groups; (12) services; and (13) information activities. In addition to alphabetical and geographical indexes, the directory includes 5 additional indexes, by country reference codes; organization acronyms; types of actions; focus of programs; and services. Appendices include a directory of UNESCO National Commissions in Sub-Saharan Africa; United Nations Information Centers in Sub-Saharan Africa; organizations and agencies involved in childhood actions in Sub-Saharan Africa; and a list of approximately 257 selected publications and databases on childhood, family, and community issues. (SM)

This book discusses the unique relationship between societies and businesses in the Mediterranean region, with contributions from public figures and academics from Middle Eastern and Arab societies, as well as from North America and Europe. This blend of expertise and knowledge focuses on common business practices and their effect on society in Mediterranean countries, and aims to create a bridge between the two. Considering the cultural, social, political, legal and economic impacts and variety, Business and Society in the Middle East is a contemporary and authentic view of how local and traditional aspects of society dictate diversity and homogeneity within businesses.

First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.