International perspectives on lifelong learning
By: edited by John Holford, Peter Jarvis, Colin Griffin.
Contributors: Holford, John.; Jarvis, Peter, 1937-; Griffin, Colin.
Publisher: Kogan Page
Published: 1998
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 368
Subjects: Continuing education -- Cross-cultural studies
Genres: Cross-cultural studies.
Description: "Today, everyone is talking about lifelong learning. Schooling is not enough: we must take responsibility and continue to learn throughout our lives. This collection examines theory and practice in lifelong learning from a range of international standpoints. What the policy rhetoric means, and how practice is really changing, are discussed in studies of lifelong learning in higher education, workplaces, schools, social movements, international organizations and national governments." "This book is essential reading for lecturers, researchers and course developers in higher education, providing them with a thought-provoking overview of lifelong learning in an international context."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
"The chapters which compose this books originate in papers presented at a conference, 'Lifelong Learning: Rhetoric, Reality, and Public Policy,' held at the University of Surrey in July 1997"--P. x.