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Download full textIrwin, Paul M. – 1991
Media reports suggest widespread illiteracy among adults who may not be able to read, write, speak, or otherwise communicate competently enough to meet the demands of modern society. No consensus has been reached regarding a definition of illiteracy or supporting statistics. Estimates of adult illiteracy range form 0.5% to 50%, meaning that of the…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Community Programs
