 | The Rise of Popular Literacy in Victorian England: The Influence of Private Choice and Public Policy Subjects: Literacy -- Social aspects -- England -- History -- 19th century; Working class -- Education -- England -- History -- 19th century; Education and state -- England -- History -- 19th century; While increasing government involvement would seem to provide the most obvious explanation for this rise, David F. Mitch seeks to demonstrate that, in fact, popular demand was also an important force behind the growth in literacy. David F. Mitch is Professor of Economics at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. |
