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Cook, Wanda Dauksza – 1979
Emphasis on adult literacy education in the United States began in the first decade of the twentieth century, which was characterized by heavy immigration from countries whose populations were not uniformly educated. Special attention was paid to adult literacy during times of crisis such as World War I and II when it was learned that many adults…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs
