""African Development and Education in Southern Rhodesia: International Education Monographs, No. 2"" by Franklin Parker is a comprehensive study of the relationship between education and development in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) during the colonial period. The book examines the ways in which education policies and practices impacted African development, both in terms of economic growth and social progress. Parker analyzes the role of colonial authorities, missionary organizations, and African communities in shaping educational opportunities and outcomes. He also explores the challenges and opportunities faced by African students and teachers in navigating the colonial education system. Drawing on extensive archival research and interviews with key stakeholders, Parker offers a nuanced and insightful account of the complex interplay between education and development in Southern Rhodesia. This book is an essential resource for scholars and students of African history, colonialism, and education.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.