This book critically assesses the learning that is required and provided within a learning society and gives a detailed sociological analysis of the emerging role of lifelong learning with examples from around the globe. Divided into three clear parts the book:
The author, well-known and highly respected in this field, examines how lifelong learning and the learning society have become social phenomena across the globe. He argues that the driving forces of globalisation are radically changing lifelong learning and shows that adult education/learning only gained mainstream status because of these global changes and as learning became more work orientated.
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This book critically assesses the learning that is required and provided within a learning society and gives a detailed sociological analysis of the emerging role of lifelong learning with examples from around the globe. Divided into three clear parts the book:
The author, well-known and highly respected in this field, examines how lifelong learning and the learning society have become social phenomena across the globe. He argues that the driving forces of globalisation are radically changing lifelong learning and shows that adult education/learning only gained mainstream status because of these global changes and as learning became more work orientated.
Imprint | Routledge |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Lifelong Learning and the Learning Society |
Release date | 2007 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2007 |
Authors | Peter Jarvis |
Dimensions | 234 x 156 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 256 |
Edition | annotated edition |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-415-35542-1 |
Barcode | 9780415355421 |
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LSN | 0-415-35542-7 |