Journal of Social Development 
in Africa 
This journal is published by the School of Social Work in Zimbabwe 
twice a year. Subscription rates are US $45 for foreign subscribers 
(US $35 for developing countries) and Z$300 for Zimbabwean 
addresses. Zimbabwean students pay Z$150 per annum. 
The journal has been listed on the Internet at www.inasp.org.uk/ajol 
since the beginning of 2000 and article abstracts are cumulatively 
available from that date. It will shortly be listed on the University of 
Zimbabwe website. For a complete cumulative table of contents 
starting from 1986, write to the Editor. 
We produce a variety of other publications, including books and 
workshop reports on topics such as the elderly, street-kids, 
refugees, AIDS, social work training in Africa, social security and 
social policy and administration. If you would like to receive a 
complimentary copy of the journal please write to the Editor, 
Journal of Social Development in Africa 
School of Social Work 
P Bag 66022, Kopje Harare Zimbabwe 
Tel: + 263 4 751815 + 263 4 752965/6/7 
Fax:+ 263 4 751903 
The Editor (telephone and fax) + 263 4 333585 
Editor: E-mail address: zimreview@mango.zw 
E-mail (School of Social Work): ssw@esanet.zw 
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