Culture, indigenous knowledge systems and sustainable development: A critical view of education in an African context

International Journal of Educational Development - Tập 29 - Trang 140-148 - 2009
Anders Breidlid1
1Oslo University College, PO Box 4, St. Olavs plass, N-0130 Oslo Norway

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