This guide to lifelong learning brings together new writing from leading thinkers in the field to provide a critical summary of current developments in understanding adult learning and the societal context in which they are located. Lifelong learning has developed enormously as a distinct area of study within education in recent years. This up-to-the-minute guide brings together new writing from some of the leading thinkers in the field to offer a broad rangingnbsp;yet detailed snapshot of current developments in understanding adult learning andnbsp;its social and personal context.