There are quite a few reasons that an educational background is important in a medical history. Often times this educational background will give doctors an idea of the lifestyle of the individual and will inform them how to treat the patient.
Richard March Hoe was largely self-taught and did not have a formal educational background. He apprenticed at his father's machine shop, where he learned the skills that would later lead him to invent the rotary printing press.
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Most urban planners have a master's degree in urban planning or a related field such as geography, environmental studies, or architecture. Some may also have a bachelor's degree in urban studies or a related field. Additionally, many urban planners pursue certifications or licensure through professional organizations.
Chinua himself was raised as a Christian child after his parent's converted. The educational background of the people he writes about was tribal, until the Christians come and introduce a limited form of schooling.