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Adult education and lifelong learning : theory and practice / Peter Jarvis. - 3rd ed. - London ; New York, NY : RoutledgeFalmer, 2004. - xvii, 382 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Rev. ed. of: Adult and continuing education. 2nd ed. 1995.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 339-374) and index.

Towards a rationale for the provision of learning opportunities for adults -- From adult education to lifelong learning : a conceptual framework -- The adult learner and adult learning -- Adults learning : some theoretists' perspectives -- Teaching adults -- Some theoretical perspectives on teaching adults -- Distance education -- Assessing and evaluating -- Curriculum theory and programme planning -- Practice, theory, and research -- The professional preparation of teachers of adults -- The provision of adult education and lifelong learning in the United Kingdom.

ISBN: 0415314925 0415314933 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2003027165

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA4Y5279 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 010980785 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Adult education.
Continuing education.

LC Class. No.: LC5215 / .J37 2004

Dewey Class. No.: 374 JAR