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Thomas, Audrey M. – Prospects, 1989
Analyzes economic and social costs of functional illiteracy in industrialized countries, highlighting Canada and the United States. Identifies the functionally illiterate and the illiteracy-poverty cycle. Estimates the cost of Canadian illiteracy is between $4.2 and $10.7 billion. Suggests measures for preventing adult illiteracy, including…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Cross Cultural Studies, Developed Nations, Economic Impact
Mayor, Federico – Prospects, 1990
Discusses problems facing developing nations in achieving UNESCO's goal of equality of educational opportunity. Mentions continuing inequality in literacy rates between developed and developing countries, and between the sexes. Describes functional illiteracy. Blames lack of progress on rates of demographic growth, pace of educational expansion,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Developed Nations
