New Perspectives on the Education of Adults in the United States

Originally published in 1987 this book addresses practical issues in the education of adults in the USA but also encompasses theoretical and abstract ideas. There are chapters on 20th century initiatives in American adult education as well as education of the elderly and adult literacy.

List of contents

Part 1: Introduction 1. Participation and Adult Education Agencies 2. Philosophies, Purposes and Conceptualizations of Education of Adults Part 2: Clientele of Education of Adults 3.Education of Adults in the Corporate Image 4. New Perspectives on the Education of the Elderly in the United States 5. New Perspectives on Literacy Education in the United States Part 3: Research and Theory 6. New Perspectives on the Study of Adults 7. Theoretical Perspectives Part 4: The Future 8. Perspectives on the Future

About the author

Huey B. Long

Summary

Originally published in 1987 this book addresses practical issues in the education of adults in the USA but also encompasses theoretical and abstract ideas. There are chapters on 20th century initiatives in American adult education as well as education of the elderly and adult literacy.

Product details

• Authors: Huey B. Long
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.08.2020
• EAN: 9781138362239
• ISBN: 978-1-138-36223-9
• No. of pages: 286
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Adult Education
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Family; Humanities, art, music > Education > Adult education; EDUCATION / General, EDUCATION / Adult & Continuing Education, EDUCATION / Non-Formal Education, Philosophy & theory of education, Educational strategies & policy, Philosophy and theory of education, Adult education, continuous learning, Educational strategies and policy