International Encyclopedia of Adult Education

Book Overview

The Encyclopedia of Adult Education is the first comprehensive reference work in this important and fast-growing field, and is an invaluable resource for adult educators who research and teach in the fields of higher education, work in community-based settings, or practise in public or private organizations. Its 170+ articles, written by an international team of contributors from over 17 countries, detail the research and practice of the field from its emergence as a separate discipline to the present day, covering key concepts, issues and individuals and providing a cutting-edge summary of ongoing debates across a wide range of perspectives, from self-directed learning to human resource development. Entries are arranged A-Z and extensive cross-referenced, with detailed bibliographies for each topic to facilitate further research.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1403917353
• ISBN13: 9781403917355
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 750 Pages
• Weight: 2.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 6.5" x 9.5"