1st Edition

Adult Education and Community Action Adult Education and Popular Social Movements

174 Pages
by Routledge

174 Pages
by Routledge

174 Pages
by Routledge

Originally published in 1982, this book discusses the role of adult education in social and community action. In particular it presents a critical assessment of 'community education' and the theories of Illich, Freire and Gramsci and it proves that there is a radical adult education tradition in the USA, Europe and North America which can offer many insights into the contemporary debate about the... Read more

1. Adult Education and Social Change 2. Community Action and Social Change 3. Community Education and Community Action 4. Social Change and Community Action in Northern Ireland 5. Community Education and Community Action in Northern Ireland 6. Reflection on Action 7. 'Cultural' Action and the Media 8. Research and Information for Community Action 9. Education and Training for Community Action 10. Community Education and the Working Class 11. Community Education and Social Movements

Biography

Lovett, Tom; Clarke, Chris; Kilmurray, Avila