A landmark on Zimbabwe's path to socialism, this book examines the theory 
of scientific socialism and its application to education and development. 
The result is informative and challenging. Throughout the book, the 
balance between Marxist-Leninist theory and the Zimbabwean situation 
serves to throw light on both. It also provides the context for a 
meaningful discussion of our educational direction and priorities. 
Socialism, 
Education and 
Development 
The book explains the central principles of scientific socialism, gives 
a clear account of Zimbabwe's history and political economy, and clarifies 
questions of ideology, culture and politics. The authors discuss the 
concepts and practice of socialist education within this thorough theoreticn] 
and historical framework. The focus throughout is on development and how 
it can be realized within the Zimbabwean context. The authors' clear 
definitions and examples make crucial concepts accessible, and correct many 
current fallacies. 
The nuthors are two of Zimbabwe's leading educationists. Fay Chung worked 
in ZANU's Education Department during the liberation Rtruggle and has played 
a key rolo in planning in the Ministry of Education since Independence. 
Emnanuel Ngara is Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Zimbabwe ant.) is 
woll-known as an academic and as the author of a number of books on literary 
criticism and language teaching in Africa. 
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