This collection of essays is organized into two sections: Section 1 deals with general issues in social studies, while Section 2 examines social studies education in Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Zambia. Essays in Section One are: (1) "The Historical Context of Education in British Colonial Africa" (L. Mafela; P. T. Mgadla); (2) "Philosophical Foundations of Social Studies Education in Africa" (A. A. Adeyinka); (3) "The Language of Social Studies Teaching in Africa" (J. Honey); (4) "The Linguist in the Teaching of Social Studies" (J. T. Mathangwane); (5) "The Use of Religion in Uniting the African People" (J. N. Amanze); (6) "Moral Education in African Schools" (V. Ocaya); (7) "The Relationship between Moral Education and Social Studies: The Case of Botswana Junior Secondary Curriculum" (J. O. Awino); (8) "The Role of African Parents in the Socialisation of Children" (M. O. Onyewadume); (9) "HIV and AIDS among Youth in Botswana: An Emerging Issue in Social Studies" (E. Seloilwe; E. Ncube; D. Ntseane); (10) "Socialisation Issues in Sport" (L. O. Amusa; S. A. Adeniran); (11) "The Values of Sport in the Promotion of a Culture of Peace" (A. L. Toriola); (12) "The Importance of Mathematics to Social Studies" (D. C. Mapolelo); (13) "Educational Technology in the Teaching of Social Studies in African Schools" (A. Akinyemi; A. Ngwako; P. Nleya); (14) "The Role of Teaching Practice in the Preparation of Social Science Teachers" (V. Morara); (15) "Infusing Gender Equity in Social Studies Teaching" (L. Asimeng-Boahene and B.-M. Mazile). Essays in Section Two are: (16) "Social Studies in Botswana" (G. Mautle); (17) "Social Studies in Ethiopia" (H. G. Dagne); (18) "Social Studies in Ghana" (L. Asimeng-Boahene); (19) "Social Studies in Kenya" (J. E. Otiende; O. Oanda); (20) "Social Studies in Malawi" (J. Tlou; V. Kabwila); (21) "Social Studies in Namibia" (F. A. Phiri); (22) "Social Studies in Nigeria" (M. B. Adeyemi); (23) "Social Studies in Tanzania" (W. L. M. Komba); and (24) "Social Studies in Zambia" (C. P. Chishimba; R. K. Simukoko). (BT)