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Book SynopsisTrade Review...Few librarians can have had more world-wide experience in their chosen profession than Wilfred Plumbe...Universities in the developing countries owe him a great debt of gratitude...A wordsmith who writes with care and discipline...Should find a place in all important collections. * Library Association Record, (Uk) *
...This volume is very much to be welcomed...Quite outstanding and enjoyable background reading... * Information Technology For Development, (Uk) *
...Many of the points made in these papers remain valid today...An interesting historical pespective on post-war library development in a variety of developing countries and regions which should be of interest to all involved in this field. * Information Development *
...A valuable source of information and comment...contains much basic information which will be of use for many years to come. * Focus, (Uk) *
...absorbing reading...should be required supplementary reading for classes in International Librarianship as well as the History of Books and Libraries. * Comla Newsletter *
A rich commentary on the development of libraries...in newly independent nations...Highly recommended... * Library Journal *
