The Changing Landscape of Adult Education: Historical Impacts and Future Directions (1)
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- Synopsis
- The Changing Landscape of Adult Education offers a comprehensive analysis of the field of adult education, tracing its evolution since the 1950s. A variety of social, political, funding, economic, and technological forces have shaped the trajectory of adult education. Spanning its historical roots in social justice movements to its contemporary focus on workforce development and market-driven outcomes, this book offers a detailed exploration of the shifting priorities within adult education across decades. Chapters delve into the core aspects of adult education, including its definitions, types, and providers, as well as its intersection with various social sectors and organizations, guiding readers through the complex field of adult education. Key themes include the rise of technology, the fragmentation of funding sources, the growing professionalization of the field, and the tension between economic imperatives and social equity.This resource provides critical insights for policymakers, practitioners, graduate students, and researchers looking to understand the complexities of adult education, its historical development, and its future directions. Its unique synthesis of historical development, policy analysis, and future projections makes it an indispensable resource for those interested in understanding the nature and development of adult education.
- Copyright:
- 2026
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 346 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781040427552
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781032004747, 9781040427545, 9781032004754, 9781003174318
- Publisher:
- Taylor & Francis
- Date of Addition:
- 09/12/25
- Copyrighted By:
- Bo Chang, The right of Bo Chang to be identified as author of this work has been asserted in accordance with sections
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Education
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- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.