Download or read book International Encyclopedia of Adult Education and Training written by Albert Tuijnman and published by Pergamon. This book was released on 1996 with total page 990 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revises Lifelong Eduation for Adults (1989), drawing upon articles in The International Encyclopedia of Education, 2d ed. (12 volumes, 1994). One hundred and sixty-one entries by scholars from some 35 countries cover concepts and definitions in the field as well as a disciplinary perspective on its development. Articles are arranged in sections (introduced by the editor) on concepts, theories, and methods; policies, costs, and finance; human development and adult learning; participation and provision; organization; and evaluation and measurement. The articles, most of which are five to eight pages long, include references, cross references, and (often) suggested readings. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR