Reading Is Power.

Schatzberg-Smith, Kathleen

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ERIC Number: EJ418763

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Publication Date: 1989

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Reading Is Power.

Schatzberg-Smith, Kathleen

Research & Teaching in Developmental Education, v6 n1 p63-70 Fall 1989

Discusses the role of literacy in enabling people to influence the political and social processes that affect their lives. Reviews various definitions of literacy. Citing Paolo Friere and others, considers the political, social, and economic issues related to literacy; and the components of and the conditions needed to develop a liberated andragogy. (DMM)

Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Andragogy, Definitions, Educational Theories, Literacy, Literacy Education, Self Determination, Social Theories

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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