ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1987 this book addresses practical issues in the education of adults in the USA but also encompasses theoretical and abstract ideas. There are chapters on 20th century initiatives in American adult education as well as education of the elderly and adult literacy.

part One|2 pages

Introduction

chapter Chapter One|14 pages

Participation and Adult Education Agencies

ByHuey B. Long

chapter Chapter Two|34 pages

Philosophies, Purposes and Conceptualizations of Education of Adults

ByHuey B. Long

part Two|2 pages

Clientele of Education of Adults

chapter Chapter Three|30 pages

Education of Adults in the Corporate Image

ByHuey B. Long

chapter Chapter Four|24 pages

New Perspectives on the Education of the Elderly in the United States

ByBradley C. Courtenay, Huey B. Long

chapter Chapter Five|20 pages

New Perspectives on Literacy Education in the United States

ByCurtis Ulmer, Huey B. Long

part Three|2 pages

Research and Theory

chapter Chapter Six|34 pages

New Perspectives on the Study of Adults

ByHuey B. Long

chapter Chapter Seven|38 pages

Theoretical Perspectives

ByHuey B. Long

part Four|2 pages

The Future

chapter Chapter Eight|22 pages

Perspectives on the Future

ByHuey B. Long