Perspectives : from adult literacy to continuing education / edited by Alice M. Scales and Joanne E. Burley - Dubuque : Wm. C. Brown Publishers, c1992 - xv, 280 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

Part 1. Philosophical perspective -- Part 2. Psychological perspective -- Part 3. Sociological perspective -- Part 4. Economical perspective.

This volume is based on the premise that adults (urban and rural dwellers, rich and poor, employed, underemployed, and unemployed) want to remain productive their entire lives. it has been designed for college students and instructors; educators, researchers, and administrators of adult education programs; personnel in adult educator programs; and others worldwide who are interested in adult literacy and continuing education. As this anthology is read, the reader will learn what experts from various disciplines have to say about challenges, beliefs, endeavors, accomplishments, and outlooks for adult literacy and continuing education.

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ADULT EDUCATION

LC 5219 .P4 1992