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Mythologizing Literacy.

Authors :
Olson, David R.
Source :
English Quarterly. 1988 21(2):115-119.
Publication Year :
1988

Abstract

Cautions against the common tendency to find in illiteracy an explanation for poverty, unemployment, disease, and hopelessness. Argues that to solve a pressing social problem it must be described correctly, and that social problems are solved by providing opportunities. (SR)

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
21
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
English Quarterly
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ378671
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Opinion Papers