Adult Learners, Education and Training (Learning Through Life, No 2)
Worth buying if: You study adult education policy or training design.
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Summary
Richard Edwards surveys theories, policy debates and training practices affecting adult learners, drawing together research and practical implications for lifelong learning professionals and students.
Why this book now
This 1993 Routledge volume remains a foundational text for understanding the roots of contemporary adult education debates and training frameworks.
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- You study adult education policy or training design.
- You want a scholarly synthesis of research and practice on lifelong learning.
- You expect a brief how-to manual or quick tips.
- You need up-to-the-minute policy analysis post-1993.
- You need the newest edition, freshest examples, or the most current framing.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780415089821
Worth buying if: You study adult education policy or training design.
Skip it if: You expect a brief how-to manual or quick tips.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Light Short sit-downs
At 286 pages, expect a steady academic read combining theory, empirical discussion and policy analysis suited to coursework or professional reference.
What stands out here
This Routledge edition collects Richard Edwards's systematic account of adult learners, linking research evidence to implications for education and training practice.
Best way to approach it
Approach the book chapter by chapter, pausing to note policy examples and theoretical arguments for classroom or workplace application.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780415089821
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