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.

Sommario

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

Info autore

Huey B. Long

Riassunto

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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Huey B. Long
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.08.2020
• EAN: 9781138362239
• ISBN: 978-1-138-36223-9
• Pagine: 286
• Serie: Routledge Library Editions: Adult Education
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Libri sul benessere, vita quotidiana > Famiglia; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Pedagogia > Corsi per adulti; 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