| Nonformal Education in Latin America and the Caribbean: Stability, Reform, or Revolution? Contributor(s): La Belle, Thomas J. (Author), Altbach, Philip (Author) |
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ISBN: 027592078X ISBN-13: 9780275920784 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $94.05 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 1986 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Adult & Continuing Education |
| Dewey: 374.972 |
| LCCN: LC45 |
| Series: Foundation of Thanatology Series |
| Physical Information: 0.88" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.58 lbs) 386 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In the past two decades, there has been a number of nonformal education programs in Latin America and the Caribbean, among them literacy programs, community development, technical/vocational training, cooperatives, agricultural assistance, and popular education. Nonformal Education and the Poor in Latin America and the Caribbean is a comprehensive overview of these programs--their goals, methods, and actual accomplishments. The book also assesses the impact these programs have had on community and individual development and behavior especially in light of political events in these regions. |