Global Perspectives on Adult Education and Learning Policy
- ISBN-10
- 1137388250
- ISBN-13
- 9781137388254
- Category
- Education
- Pages
- 254
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015-07-21
- Publisher
- Springer
- Authors
- Marcella Milana, Tom Nesbit
Description
The worldwide appearance and expression of adult education and lifelong learning have changed significantly during the past 20 years. This book explores recent changes in their related national and international policies, how they intersect with developments in higher education and how they may contribute to debates on citizenship and democracy.
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