In what seems to be a doctoral dissertation for the University of Maryland, Paige examines four senior secondary schools in the Kabarole District of Uganda during a time of war and intractable social conflict. Three are traditional mission-founded boarding schools, and the fourth is a pioneer among the now prevalent day schools. All existed before the conflict of the Amin and Obote II regimes in 1971 to 1986, and survived the consequent exodus of professionals, economic collapse, material shortages, moral decline, and reign of terror. He draws heavily on testimony of the people who lived through the time. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)