Routledge Adult and Lifelong Education - Global Perspectives

Explore the shifting landscape of adult learning with Adult and Lifelong Education: Global, national and local perspectives. This Routledge publication examines the significant transition in how politicians, researchers, and practitioners describe the field, specifically looking at why the term 'education' is being replaced by 'learning' in discussions regarding post-school young people and adults. This book brings together diverse contributions from both experienced and younger scholars. By drawing on perspectives from Europe, North America, and Australasia, it provides a comprehensive look at the policy environment surrounding adult education. Readers will gain insight into the spatial reach of these global developments and the processes of fluidity and fixity that shape modern educational policies. Whether you are a researcher, a student, or a practitioner, this text offers a deep look at the local and national trends defining the future of lifelong learning. It provides a necessary academic foundation for understanding how global shifts impact educational structures on a local level.