Improving Literacy at Work

by Karen Evans and Alison Wolf

Book Overview

Modern societies demand high levels of literacy. The written word is pervasive; individuals with poor literacy skills are deeply disadvantaged; and governments are increasingly pre-occupied with the contribution that skills can make to economic growth. As a result, the basic skills of adult workers are of concern as never before, a focus for workplace and education policy and practice.

While Improving Literacy at Work builds on detailed research...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415548721
• ISBN13: 9780415548724
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.4"