Abstract taken from Dissertation Abstracts International vol 50 no 5 November 1989, p. 1439-A:
This dissertation has used the case study method, however, to provide context to the study, historical data was used extensively. Scenario-building is another important mode of investigation used
The findings of this study seem to indicate that Namibian family life in general and family structure in particular has suffered greatly during the periods of foreign domination. Family life in Lesotho during majority rule continues to suffer, even though the quality of life in the country seems to have improved. Family life in Zimbabwe did not deteriorate during majority rule
Finally, implications for social work, as well as future research are discussed