National Literacy Campaigns: Historical and Comparative Lessons.

Arnove, Robert F.; Graff, Harvey J.

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ERIC Number: EJ360779

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Publication Date: 1987

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National Literacy Campaigns: Historical and Comparative Lessons.

Arnove, Robert F.; Graff, Harvey J.

Phi Delta Kappan, v69 n3 p202-06 Nov 1987

Examines the role played by national literacy campaigns in larger transformations among societies over the past 400 years. Literacy campaigns have attempted to integrate individuals into more comprehensive political and/or religious communities. Analyzes the historical lessons educators can learn from several such campaigns. (CJH)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Elementary Secondary Education, Literacy Education, National Programs, Politics of Education, Social History, Social Integration

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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