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Lifelong Learning in Europe
. Ed(S): Riddell, Professor Sheila; Markowitsch, Jorg; Weedon, Elisabet
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Description for Lifelong Learning in Europe
Hardback. This timely book contributes to the development of knowledge and understanding of lifelong learning in an expanded Europe. Its wide range of contributors look at the contribution of lifelong learning to economic growth and social cohesion across Europe, focusing its challenge to social exclusion. Editor(s): Riddell, Professor Sheila; Markowitsch, Jorg; Weedon, Elisabet. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JNP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 245 x 170 x 16. Weight in Grams: 498.
The ongoing economic crisis raises fundamental questions about the political and social goals of the European Union, particularly the feasibility of harmonising social and education policy across member states. The forward momentum of the European project is clearly faltering, raising the possibility that the high water mark of European integration has been achieved, with implications for many aspects of education and social policy, including lifelong learning. This timely book makes a major and original contribution to the development of knowledge and understanding of lifelong learning in an expanded Europe. Its wide range of contributors look at the contribution of lifelong ... Read more
The ongoing economic crisis raises fundamental questions about the political and social goals of the European Union, particularly the feasibility of harmonising social and education policy across member states. The forward momentum of the European project is clearly faltering, raising the possibility that the high water mark of European integration has been achieved, with implications for many aspects of education and social policy, including lifelong learning. This timely book makes a major and original contribution to the development of knowledge and understanding of lifelong learning in an expanded Europe. Its wide range of contributors look at the contribution of lifelong ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Format
Hardback
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781447300137
SKU
V9781447300137
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Ref
99-50
About . Ed(S): Riddell, Professor Sheila; Markowitsch, Jorg; Weedon, Elisabet
Sheila Riddell is the founding Director of the Centre for Research in Education, Inclusion and Diversity (CREID) at the University of Edinburgh. Her research interests are in equality and social inclusion in relation to education, employment and social care. Jörg Markowitsch is founder and senior partner of 3s Unternehmensberatung GmbH. His research interests are vocational education and training, lifelong ... Read more
Reviews for Lifelong Learning in Europe
"This important study draws on rigorous international research, reviews key theoretical and policy debates, and presents new insights into the different meanings and practices of lifelong learning in Europe. It will appeal broadly to social scientists, and to policy makers and managers in the field." John Field, Professor of Lifelong Learning, University of Stirling