The Learning Society: Challenges and Trends

Edwards, Richard

ISBN 10: 0415136156 / ISBN 13: 9780415136150

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, 1995

About this Item

This reader critically examines the demographic, technological, economic and cultural challenges which have led to interest in the learning society and learning for life. Editor(s): Edwards, Richard; Raggatt, Peter; Small, Nick. Num Pages: 314 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JNA; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 528. . 1995. 2nd Edition. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Learning Society: Challenges and Trends
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415136156
• ISBN 13: 9780415136150
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The 'learning society' is not a new idea, although its popularity has grown in recent years with the suggestion that lifelong learning is a condition for economic competitiveness in a global economy, replacing the earlier conception of it as a condition for democratic citizenship.
This reader, designed to accompany Module E827 of the MA in Education, critically examines the demographic, technological, economic and cultural challenges which have led to interest in the idea of a learning society, and explores their policy and practical implications for lifelong learning. It also explores and evaluates trends in education and training which support the development of a learning society. Overall, the book provides readers with a range of opinions on the learning society within which broad context they can place their own practice.

About the Author

Richard Edwards, Peter Raggatt, Nick Small