The sociology of adult & continuing education

This book provides a comprehensive sociological overview of adult and continuing education. It draws on all branches of sociology rather than advocating one approach. It examines the theories of all the significant sociological writers in the field such as Knowles, Marx, Freire and Gramsci and sets...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Jarvis, Peter, 1937- (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; New York : Routledge 2012.
Edición:1st edition
Colección:Routledge library editions. Education ; v. 79.
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Sumario:This book provides a comprehensive sociological overview of adult and continuing education. It draws on all branches of sociology rather than advocating one approach. It examines the theories of all the significant sociological writers in the field such as Knowles, Marx, Freire and Gramsci and sets them in the broader intellectual context. It also considers the content of the curriculum in adult education and the place of adult education in society at large. The author indicates the strengths and weaknesses of the different sociological perspectives and demonstrates how they can be used to
Notas:First published in 1985.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (281 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781136628702
9781280660719
9786613637642
9781136628719
9780203802717