Social development in Papua New Guinea (1972-1990) : Searching for solutions in a changing world.

Abstract

The papers included in this monograph span eighteen years of social development planning in Papua New Guinea and cover many of the same areas of concern. Apart from minor editing to maintain consistency and to avoid repetition, the papers are reproduced as they were presented and reflect my position, and personal perspectives and biases as a teacher, social science researcher and participant observer at that particular t ime. The aim of this monograph is to provide an historical perspective on social development during the 1970s and 1980s with the hope that this will assist students and practitioners in planning and programming to meet current and future social needs.