The Future of Literacy in a Changing WorldDaniel A. Wagner The chapters in this revised edition range from childhood to adult literacy, bilingualism to anthropological approaches, and include both Third World and industrialized perspectives. This volume considers the importance of cultural context in considering the future of literacy. |
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Theoretical Perspectives on Comparative Literacy | 21 |
Comparative Perspectives on World Literacy | 29 |
Developing Literacy in Children and Adults | 73 |
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