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Decker, Barbara Cooper – 1985
Aliteracy, the ability to read but the unwillingness to do so, is a growing problem in American society. Aliteracy crosses all socioeconomic levels, thereby allowing autocratic, charismatic leaders to influence thinking and decision-making. Social changes that have contributed to the problem of aliteracy include the influence of television on…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
