An understanding of the mentality and cultural traditions of developing country peoples is a requisite for the success of even the most up-to-date rural development strategies. This bibliography of English and French publications on the relation of communication to development, with special emphasis on the use of audiovisual techniques, thus provides those designing and implementing rural development programs with a valuable working tool. The bibliography includes 11 subject areas: (1) a 14-item overview (1963-76) of communication and development literature; (2) a 14-item section (1953-75) on the socioanthropological aspects of communication and development; (3) eight titles (1966-74) on the importance of art and symbolism in communication and development; (4) 36 references (1963-74) on media”s role in development; (5) a 17-item overview (1962-77) of educational technology literature; (6) 38 titles (1962-78) relating to audiovisual techniques; (7) a list of 14 items (1954-77) on the use of film and video techniques; (8) a 40-item section (1946-76) on the use of radio in development; (9) 15 titles (1968-78) on education and development; (10) a 30-item listing (1969-77) regarding nonformal education and literacy programs; and (11) a list of seven bibliographic guides (1972-77). Because the bibliography was prepared as part of Michigan State University”s African Rural Economy Program, a significant number of entries relate to issues pertinent to African rural development.
