The Challenge of Illiteracy: From Reflection to Action / Edition 1

by Zaghloul Morsy

Overview

According to UNESCO's statistics, the number of illiterates in the world is verging on one million. A conservative estimate of the number of children who have no access to schooling brings that figure to more than one hundred million. School failure, brought about by overcrowding, poor facilities, unqualified teachers, and lack of materials only adds to the problem. The authors in this volume cover the many facets of the fight for literacy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780815318545
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/01/1994
Series:	IBE Studies on Education , #995
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	346
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Contents Outline I. Challenges and Issues for Debate II. Taking Stock of Literacy Campaigns III. Regional Positions and Proposals IV. Issues and Experiences V. Another Approach for Facing the Challenge

Editorial Reviews

A selection of 29 articles reprinted from Prospects, UNESCO's quarterly review of education, 1983-90. They discuss challenges and issues relating to illiteracy throughout the world, evaluating literacy campaigns, regional positions and proposals, experiences in industrialized countries, and the role of non- government organizations and international aid. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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