The Profession and Practice of Adult Education: An Introduction (Jossey Bass Higher & Adult Education Series)

Merriam, Sharan B.; Brockett, Ralph G.

ISBN 10: 078790290X / ISBN 13: 9780787902902

Published by Jossey-Bass, 1996

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Profession and Practice of Adult Education: An Introduction (Jossey Bass Higher & Adult Education Series)
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 078790290X
• ISBN 13: 9780787902902
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

The Profession and Practice of Adult Education is a timely book and an excellent introduction to the field. Drawing from an extensive volume of literature, it provides comprehensive coverage and a clear guide. Graduate students will benefit from it and practitioners will be kept abreast of changes that are occurring.
—Peter Jarvis, professor of continuing education and senior research professor, University of Surrey, United Kingdom

About the Author

SHARAN B. MERRIAM is professor of adult education at the University of Georgia. RALPH G. BROCKETT is professor of adult education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He is the co-editor-in-chief of New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, a journal published by Jossey-Bass. He is the editor or coeditor of numerous books including Overcoming Resistance to Self-Direction (1994), Self-Direction in Adult Learning (1991), Professional Development for Educators of Adults (1991), and Ethical Issues in Adult Education (1988 ).