The Changing Landscape of Adult Education, 9781032004747
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Adult education evolved: understanding its past, navigating its complex future.
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The Changing Landscape of Adult Education

historical impacts and future directions

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    314 pages

  • Release Date

    12 September 2025

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Summary

Title: Navigating the Labyrinth: A Comprehensive Guide to Adult Education’s Evolution

The Changing Landscape of Adult Education offers a comprehensive analysis of the field of adult education, tracing its evolution since the 1950s. A variety of social, political, funding, economic, and technological forces have shaped the trajectory of adult education. Spanning its historical roots in social justice movements to its contemporary focus on workforce development and ma…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781032004747
ISBN-10:1032004746
Author:Bo Chang
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:Routledge
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:314
Release Date:12 September 2025
Weight:453g
Dimensions:229mm x 152mm
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Critics Review

The Changing Landscape of Adult Education explores the trends and directions of adult education since the 1950s. It effectively lays out the historical development and key dimensions of adult education. It will be an important resource for practitioners, graduate students, and researchers interested in the nature and development of adult education.

Ronald M. Cervero, Professor Emeritus, University of Georgia, USA

Bo Chang provides a comprehensive examination of adult education in the United States, from its foundation and evolution to the impact of technology, politics, funding, and the challenges and opportunities it presents. Whether a novice or a seasoned adult educator, readers will find each chapter replete with insightful information. This book is an essential resource for adult education.

E. Paulette Isaac-Savage, Professor, Adult Education, University of Missouri - St. Louis, USA

About The Author

Bo Chang

Bo Chang is Professor of Adult and Community Education at Ball State University, USA. She has a background and expertise in the areas of adult and community education, training and human resource development, adult learning, and distance education.

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