Screen LibraryGlobal perspectives on adult education
This book demonstrates how processes of globalization (economic, cultural, socio-political) are creating new possibilities and inequities and are thereby creating corresponding roles for adult education and learning in the South (Africa, Asia, South America) that are embedded in multiple political,...
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| Literature type: | Electronic Software eBook |
| Language: | English |
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http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9780230617971 |
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This book demonstrates how processes of globalization (economic, cultural, socio-political) are creating new possibilities and inequities and are thereby creating corresponding roles for adult education and learning in the South (Africa, Asia, South America) that are embedded in multiple political, economic and cultural projects for social change. "Abdi and Kapoor's new collection represents a milestone in adult education. It contains a critical re-thinking of the field by an outstanding array of scholars, mostly from the global South. Conceptual chapters and case studies from around the world offer rich insights and analyses that make it indispensable reading for adult educators and those from allied fields like comparative and international education and human resource development." - Steven J. Klees, Professor, University of Maryland; Past President, Comparative and International Education Society "This collection combines a strong |
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Ebook. Originally published in: 2009. |
| Carrier Form: | 272 p. |
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9780230607958 9780230617971 : 0230617972 : |
| CLC: | G72 |
| Contents: | Global Perspectives on Adult Education - Ali A. Abdi & Dip Kapoor * Globalization and Adult Education in the South - Edward Shizha & Ali A. Abdi * Indigenous African Knowledges - Ladislaus Semali * Mwalimu's Mission: Julius Nyerere (Adult) Educator and Philosopher of Community Development - Christine Minha & Ali A. Abdi * Globalization, Dispossession and Subaltern Social Movement Learning - Dip Kapoor * Paulo Freire and Adult Education - Peter Mayo * Freire and Popular Education in Indonesia: INSIST and the Indonesian Volunteers for Social Transformation (Involvement) Program - Agus Nuryatno |