Adult Functional Illiteracy: A Pervasive Problem.

Smith, Eleanor Touhey

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Publication Date: 1983

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Adult Functional Illiteracy: A Pervasive Problem.

Smith, Eleanor Touhey

Catholic Library World, v55 n3 p117-21 Oct 1983

Identifies the immensity of the illiteracy problem, enumerates who are the functional illiterates, and explains what is being done by voluntary organizations such as Literacy Volunteers of America to eradicate it. Literacy Volunteers of New York City, the problem of financial support, and national awareness and progress are highlighted. (EJS)

Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adults, Agency Role, Financial Support, Functional Literacy, Illiteracy, Social Agencies, Tutoring, Voluntary Agencies, Volunteers

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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