Literacy and Social Milieu: Reading Behavior of the Black Elderly.

Heisel, Marsel; Larson, Gordon

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ERIC Number: EJ289244

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Publication Date: 1984

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Literacy and Social Milieu: Reading Behavior of the Black Elderly.

Heisel, Marsel; Larson, Gordon

Adult Education Quarterly, v34 n2 p63-70 Win 1984

Reports on a study that examined the literacy behavior of 132 elderly Blacks in a large city environment with a high concentration of undereducated adults. Found that the group developed the necessary literacy skills to meet the demands of their social environment. (JOW)

Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Blacks, Educationally Disadvantaged, Functional Literacy, Older Adults, Reading Habits, Reading Skills, Social Environment, Urban Environment

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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