Russell and After: The Politics of Adult Learning (1969-1997) - Softcover

Clyne, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1862011389 ISBN 13: 9781862011380

Publisher: National Institute of Adult Continuing Education, 2006

Synopsis

The Russell Report of 1973 was a milestone in adult learning in the UK. Peter Clyne was the research assistant to the Russell Committee and is uniquely placed to produce this comprehensive picture of adult learning up to 1997. Using much new material, he traces changes in policies, funding and organisation, shedding light on the political debates surrounding them. Highlighting the continuing influences the Russell Report has had over time, this book provides a valuable perspective on current and future policy. The two co-editors exercise care throughout the book to emphasise the social, economic and political context in which particular adult learning policies and practice emerge. For them, adult learning policies do not operate in a vacuum, but are fashioned by the political, economic and social exigencies of the day.

About this title

About the Author

Peter Clyne has worked extensively for over forty years in adult learning, as a lecturer, college manager, inspector, local authority officer and consultant. John Payne is an academic researcher, writer and freelance consultant with a deep commitment to adult education.

Edition details

• Publisher: National Institute of Adult Continuing Education
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1862011389
• ISBN 13: 9781862011380
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 220