Promoting Reading in Developing Countries

Greaney, Vincent - Editor

ISBN 10: 0872072398 / ISBN 13: 9780872072398

Published by International Reading Association, Newark, Delaware, U.S.A., 1996

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214 Pages Indexed. Title page has two short inked lines of owner's name and a page reference. Page 71 has several lines underlined. Beyond is a bright, tight, As New book with an otherwise faultless interior. This book illuminates the many obstacles involved with literacy promotion in the developing countries of Africa, Asia, and South America. Its contributing authors share their knowledge and experience about literacy promotion in the developing world, including the unique challenges faced by those who poublish, print, and distribute reading materials with limited support and resources. The authors also offeer some suggestions and solutions for increasing the developing world's access to quality indigenous reading materials. Those involved in government, education, or advocacy efforts will find knowledge on promoting publishing and reading that justifies the allocation of scarce finanacial resources and teaching time tonecessary to promote the reading habit. The insigdhts provided by the contributors to this volume, and the important recommendatons they propose for the future, should add much to the discussion on how to make reading materials more accessible and how to increase literacy levels --- a necessary precondition for raising the quality of life in developing countries throughout the world. The International Reading Association is.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Promoting Reading in Developing Countries
• Publisher: International Reading Association, Newark, Delaware, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0872072398
• ISBN 13: 9780872072398
• Binding: Trade Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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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.