"The intention of this publication is to provide practical advice and guidance on the use of radio and television broadcasting in adult education. It is addressed to educational planners and administrators, educators responsible for curriculum development and teaching methodology, field-work organizers, as well as broadcasting administrators and producers. Its main interest will be for readers in those countries where the use of radio and television for adult education is still in its introductory stages. The conclusions of a meeting of experts on the use of mass media in adult education organized by Unesco in November 1967 state that: ‘There is convincing evidence from projects in many parts of the world that the mass media can be effectively applied to the development of resources to meet basic economic, social, educational and cultural needs. Experience to date is sufficient proof, and the urgency of extending the scale and effectiveness of adult education is so great that the emphasis should be placed on the massive application of known media of communication to the priority tasks of all countries.’ This handbook is an attempt to sum up practical experience gained so far in planning, initiating and operating projects of various types in different countries and regions." (Preface)