Educational Gerontology: International Perspectives

ISBN-13: 9781138313057 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 250 str.

Frank Glendenning

Opis

Originally published in 1985, this book provides an overview of educational gerontology and examines the needs for educational opportunities for older adults. The book draws on developments and experience from the UK, Denmark and the USA and should be of interest to all concerned with adult education, gerontology and policy makers.

Spis treści

Foreword 1. An Ageing Society: Education and the Role of Older Adults in Britain and the USA 2. What is Educational Gerontology? North American and British Definitions 3. The Later Years of Lifelong Learning 4. The Development of Education for Older People in the USA 5. Education for Older Adults in Britain: A Developing Movement 6. Pre-Retirement Education: A Survey of Current Problems in Britain and the USA 7. Educational Gerontology in Denmark 8. Gerontological Education for a Caring Society: The Way Ahead 9. Older People as Consumers of Education: The Politics of Provision and Participation 10. Conclusion

O autorze

Frank Glendenning