Women and education in Africa: An analysis of economic and sociocultural factors influencing observed trends

African and Asian Studies

Volumn 31, Issue 3-4, 1996, Pages 217-239

  Logan, B I ^a   Beoku Betts, Josephine A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA   (United States)

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EID: 0039381945     PISSN: 15692094     EISSN: 15692108     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1163/156852196X00179     Document Type: Article

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