Political economy of adult learning systems comparative study of strategies, policies and constraints

"Based on comparative adult education statistics offered by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) and country case studies, this book analyses the policies and structures that foster adult learning. It examines a variety of forms of adu...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Desjardins, Richard
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London Bloomsbury Academic 2017, 2017
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Collection: Bloomsbury Education and Childhood Studies - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Includes bibliographical references and index
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  • List of Figures
  • List of Tables
  • Acknowledgements
  • List of Abbreviations
  • Introduction: The Political Economy of Adult Learning Systems
  • Part I: Case Studies of Adult Learning Systems
  • 1. Denmark
  • 2. Finland
  • 3. Norway
  • 4. The Netherlands
  • 5. Germany
  • 6. The UK
  • 7. The USA
  • 8. Korea
  • Part II: Cross-National Patterns Associated with Adult Learning Systems
  • 9. Patterns of Participation
  • 10. Patterns of Outcomes
  • 11. Patterns of Coordination
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Index