Adult Education in India : Historical Perspective/compiled and edited by K.V. Singh. Delhi, Vista International, 2007, viii, 186 p., $28. ISBN 81-89652-95-8.

    Contents: Preface. 1. Genesis of adult education in India. 2. Basic literacy (1882-1947). 3. Civic literacy. 4. Functional literacy. 5. Developmental literacy. 6. Major trends and challenges. 7. Role of adult education in rural development in British India. 8. Adult education in British India--a report 1939. 9. Scheme of social education in India. 10. Social education literature. 11. Concept of social education. 12. Literacy among industrial workers in India. 13. National Adult Education Programme and Policy. 14. Evaluation of literacy campaign in India. 15. Women and adult education. 16. National Programme of Adult Education. 17. Five Year Plans on Indian Adult Education. 

    "This book is about the evolution of adult education in India. It also traces the genesis of the concept of adult education in Europe and how it spread in other parts of the world.

    The book deals in great depth, the history of the growth of adult education in this sub-continent. While new and innovative developments have taken place in most developed countries, the concept of adult education in India has evolved around basic literacy.

    Hope the students of social science and general studies would find the book of great value." (jacket)

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