An Accidental Life.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Drayton, Harold.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Educators.

Public health.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (972 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Hertford : Hansib Publications, 2017.

Summary:

An Accidental Life is an autobiography by Harold A. Drayton, chronicling his personal and professional journey from his early years in British Guiana to his contributions in academia and public health across various countries. The book highlights his formative experiences, the influence of his family, and his work in establishing the University of Guyana. Drayton dedicates the narrative to key figures who impacted his life, including mentors, family members, and his wives. The autobiography offers insights into the socio-political environments of the regions he lived in and his role in educational and health advancements. It is intended for readers interested in personal memoirs, Caribbean history, and education reforms. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Title

Copyright

Contents

Chapter One: My boyhood in British Guiana

Chapter Two: Young manhood in Grenada and Jamaica

Chapter Three: Return to academia: Edinburgh, 1954-1961

Chapter Four: Teaching and learning in Nkrumah's Ghana, 1961-1962

Chapter Five: Back home to British Guiana

Chapter Six: Human resources for health: National, regional and international challenges

Appendix

Index of names.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781910553879

1910553875

OCLC:

1132351497