Rebuilding Civil Society: Nonformal Adult Education and Voluntary Organizations - The Hungarian Experience

by Carol A. Pandak

Overview

This research study draws upon the concepts of civil society to investigate how nonformal adult education offered through voluntary organizations encourages or discourages the development of civil society in Hungary. Since the demise of Soviet-style socialism in 1989-1990, the number of voluntary organizations in Hungary has exploded as has the interest in (re)building civil society. Through the use of qualitative research methodologies, this study provides an analysis of the trend in Hungary towards the professionalization of the organizations and activities which reside within civil society. The argument is made that nonformal adult educators and voluntary organization leaders adopt a more critical practice informed by transformative adult education and democratic communication, as well as reconceptualize their roles in shaping the civil society discourse.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783631344705
Publisher:	Lang, Peter Publishing, Incorporated
Publication date:	04/01/1999
Series:	Studies in Pedagogy, Andragogy, and Gero , #44
Pages:	214
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

The Author: Carol A. Pandak completed her doctoral studies in Adult Continuing Education at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL, USA. As an adjunct faculty member, she has taught the subject of her research for the International Studies Program in the College of Arts and Sciences at Northwestern University, also located in Illinois. She has extensive experience working in nonprofit, voluntary organizations at both the national and international level in the areas of volunteer education and training and program management. Her most recent work-related projects include global polio eradication and access to health care for children.

Table of Contents

Contents: Civil Society - Nonformal Adult Education - Voluntary Organizations - Nonprofit Management - Role of Intellectuals - Professionalization - Hungary.