Adult education : evolution and achievements in a developing field of study / John M. Peters, Peter Jarvis, and associates.
| Author/creator | Peters, John Marshall, 1941- |
| Other author | Jarvis, Peter, 1937- |
| Other author | American Association for Adult and Continuing Education. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, ©1991. |
| Description | xxxii, 491 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series. |
| Contents | Growth and challenges in the study of adult education / Peter Jarvis -- Changing relationships between theory and practice / Ronald M. Cervero -- How research produces knowledge / Sharan B. Merriam -- Evolution of a formal knowledge base / Huey B. Long -- The impact of intellectual leadership / William S. Griffith -- Disseminating and using adult education knowledge / Ralph G. Brockett -- Growth and future of graduate programs / John M. Peters, Burton W. Kreitlow -- The psychology of adult teaching and learning / Mark Tennant -- Educational leadership and program administration / Alan B. Knox -- A critical perspective on sociology and adult education / Colin Griffin -- Philosophical foundations / Kenneth H. Lawson. |
| Contents | Relationships with political science / Alan M. Thomas -- Learning from the discipline of history / Harold W. Stubblefield -- International influences on the development of knowledge / Phyllis M. Cunningham -- Social, professional, and academic issues / David Deshler -- Advancing the study of adult education : a summary perspective / John M. Peters. |
| Local note | Little-275532 |
| General note | "Sponsored by the American Association of [sic] Adult and Continuing Education"--T.p. verso. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| LCCN | 91013977 |
| ISBN | 1555423817 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | LC5215 .P436 1991 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |