Adult Education in Neoliberal Times
Marion Bowl
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Description for Adult Education in Neoliberal Times
Hardback. Num Pages: 200 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JN; JNA; JNF; JNRV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148. .
This book explores the realities of adult education practice in the current political and economic climate. With a particular focus on examining the effect of the multitude of changes in policy and philosophy over the past 30 years, the book explores how the values and career expectations of adult educators have been affected, and considers the implications for adult education as a field of professional practice. As well as exploring the broader international picture, the book draws on the findings of recent research into adult and community education practitioners’ perspectives in two case study countries – England and Aotearoa/New Zealand ... Read more
This book explores the realities of adult education practice in the current political and economic climate. With a particular focus on examining the effect of the multitude of changes in policy and philosophy over the past 30 years, the book explores how the values and career expectations of adult educators have been affected, and considers the implications for adult education as a field of professional practice. As well as exploring the broader international picture, the book draws on the findings of recent research into adult and community education practitioners’ perspectives in two case study countries – England and Aotearoa/New Zealand ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319508825
SKU
V9783319508825
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15
About Marion Bowl
Marion Bowl is Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Birmingham, UK. She has over 30 years’ experience developing, managing and researching adult and community education practice and policy in the UK, West Africa and New Zealand.
Reviews for Adult Education in Neoliberal Times
“Adult Education in Neoliberal Times is a useful analysis of some adult educators’ voices. It would be particularly helpful for policymakers, scholars, and practitioners. It might be a worthy challenging read for students studying AE.” (Khalaf Mohamed, Adult Education Quarterly, March, 2019)