Discusses the use of radio, television, word of mouth, and print in attracting adult illiterates to basic literacy classes in public libraries. (CHC)

In this paper, we study the connection between growth and human capital in a convergence regression for the panel of Italian regions. We include measures of average primary, secondary and tertiary education. We find that increased education seems to contribute to growth only in the South. Decomposing total schooling into its three constituent…

We examined phonological priming in illiterate adults, using a cross-modal picture-word interference task. Participants named pictures while hearing distractor words at different Stimulus Onset Asynchronies (SOAs). Ex-illiterates and university students were also tested. We specifically assessed the ability of the three populations to use…

The primary focus of this paper is to highlight why the problem of women's illiteracy needs to be addressed and what experiences exist in using information and communication technologies (ICTs) for this purpose. The paper concludes by identifying strategies and planning elements that need to be taken into consideration when ICTs are used for…

Indicates the likelihood that the initial period of the Industrial Revolution was one of deteriorating educational standards in most areas, especially in those that were seats of displaced domestic textile industries. (Author)

In order to determine the reading and television viewing habits of American adults during time spent in waiting rooms, a study observed 100 adults waiting outside the Emergency Treatment Room of John F. Kennedy Hospital in Edison, New Jersey, over a four-week period. Results revealed that more of these adults chose to watch television as an…

The author discusses adult education, poverty, and development in developing nations. Emphasis is on the results of the International Council for Adult Education's poverty project, which attempted to determine the most efficient use of international adult education monies. Recommendations are included. (CH)

Argues that the future of Hong Kong depends on the extent to which education can overcome the constraints that are endemic to the colony. (JOW)

Discusses the illiteracy problem and the adult literacy program undertaken by the government of the Sudan. In addition, it describes a survey undertaken to discover the main shortcomings and mistakes of the labor force which could be corrected. (AN)

The author gives a plan for boosting literacy among the industrial workers of India. But he needs the help of the industrial establishment. (MR)

Discusses the relevance of providing literacy education for offenders and the problems involved in getting them to take advantage of available programs. (JOW)

Discusses 10 ways state libraries can help combat illiteracy: as planner, initiator/catalyst, trainer, coordinator, resource back-up, demonstrator, disseminator/publicizer, funder, supporter of good public education, and consultant. (Author/LLS)

Apathy, indifference, and neglect has characterized adult education for women in India. The National Adult Education Programme must focus attention and funding on women if the extremely low percentage of female literacy is to be improved. (SK)