© 2012 Linda Kreitzer
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Kreitzer, Linda, 1955–
Social work in Africa [electronic resource] : exploring culturally relevant education and practice in Ghana / Linda Kreitzer.
(Africa, missing voices series, ISSN 1925-5675 ; 10)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Electronic monograph.
Issued also in print format.
ISBN 978-1-55238-511-1 (PDF).—ISBN 978-1-55238-596-8 (PDF).— ISBN 978-1-55238-598-2 (EPUB)
1. Social work education—Africa—Western influences. 2. Social work education—Africa—History. 3. Universities and colleges—Africa—History. 4. Social service—Africa—Western influences. 5. Social service—Africa—History. 6. Social service—Ghana—History. 7. Africa—Civilization. 8. Curriculum change—Social aspects—Africa. 9. Curriculum change— Social aspects—Ghana. I. Title. II. Series: Africa, missing voices series (Online) ; 10
HV11.8.A35K74 2012 361.3071’16 C2012-901033-2
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Cover Photo: Balme Library named after a British citizen Mr. David Balme, the Principal of the University College of the Gold Coast, later known as the University of Ghana, Legon. Photo courtesy of the author.
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