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ERIC Number: EJ588407
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0020-8566
Problems of Illiteracy in a Literate Developing Society: Sri Lanka.
Gunawardena, Chandra
International Review of Education/Internationale Zeitschrift fuer Erziehungswissenschaft/Revue Internationale de l'Education, v43 n5-6 p595-609 1999
Focuses on a recent study conducted on the incidence of illiteracy in specific disadvantaged communities in Sri Lanka. Indicates that in the present era of technological advancement, lack of literacy will continue to affect the life-chances of people in these communities. Policy issues are also discussed. Contains 20 references and 11 tables. (AMA)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Developing Nations, Disadvantaged Environment, Educational Policy, Educationally Disadvantaged, Foreign Countries, Illiteracy, Technological Advancement
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Sri Lanka