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ERIC Number: EJ529536
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1994
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The Status of Reading in Adult Education: To Whom and How Is Reading Presented As a Problem?
Freebody, Peter
Prospect, v10 n2 p5-17 Jul 1994
Summarizes global findings from surveys of literacy levels around the world and makes the case for the sociopolitical bases for access to valued reading and writing practices. Drawing on recent Australian research, it focuses on difficulties in current provisions for reading education in institutionalized adult literacy programs. (seven references) (Author)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Attitude Change, Change Agents, Ethnic Groups, Literacy Education, Politics of Education, Reading Skills, Social Attitudes, Social Status, Surveys
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Australia