Promoting Reading in Developing Countries

Greaney, Vincent (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0872072398 / ISBN 13: 9780872072398

Published by International Reading Association, 1996

About this Item

1996 Trade PB. International Reading Association. 214 pgs. No reader marks, clean pgs, binding solid. Cover with light shelf wear. Front cover with top corner crease. Few small marks near bottom edge front. The Author illuminates the many obstacles involved with literacy promotion in the developing countries of Africa, Asia, and S. America. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 001300

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Promoting Reading in Developing Countries
• Publisher: International Reading Association
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0872072398
• ISBN 13: 9780872072398
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

About this title

Synopsis

This revealing book explores the many obstacles and challenges involved in literacy promotion in the developing world, with specific examples in Africa, South America, and Asia.

Editor Vincent Greaney and contributors offer compelling arguments for improving a country's economy through quality education. This volume illuminates the unique challenges faced by countries with few resources for providing education and supporting publishing efforts. Suggestions also are offered for increasing the developing world's access to quality indigenous reading materials.

About the Author

Vincent Greaney is a Senior Education Specialist at the World Bank in Washington, DC, USA.