An International Dictionary of Adult and Continuing Education

by Peter Jarvis

Overview

Containing over 5000 essential references to people, organisations, words and concepts in the field of adult education, this thorough and comprehensive volume represents the standard reference for anyone seeking information on the education of adults.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781135725914
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/01/2004
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	523 KB

About the Author

Peter Jarvis

Table of Contents

Preface, Alphabetical listings from Ability to Zweiter Bidungsweg.

Editorial Reviews

Rising demand for adult and continuing education around the world has led to a huge increase in its scope and complexity. This dictionary includes over 5,000 references to the main historical and contemporary figures, organizations, movements, and concepts in the field worldwide. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

‘A thorough and comprehensive study, offering an international perspective and an opportunity to enrich the user's understanding of the education of adults throughout the world. It is a useful tool kit of the contemporary adult educator.' - Albsu - The Basic Skills Unit

‘In this very portable document, the specialist or the novice will find easily succinct but useful information on adult education institutions, associations, organizations and foundations, and will learn more about individuals who have influenced the field whether as practitioners or as researchers. [The book] is certainly a welcome addition to any specialized collection on the subjects of adult education and adult basic education, and even more so on the desks and shelves of practitioners and researchers in these fields. Peter Jarvis must be commended for a tremendous effort which resulted in a reference tool of quality.' - Convergence

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