Learning for Democracy: A Framework for Adult Civic Learning (Palgrave Studies in Adult Education and Lifelong Learning) - Hardcover

Hoggan-Kloubert, Tetyana; Hoggan, Chad

 
9783032052681: Learning for Democracy: A Framework for Adult Civic Learning (Palgrave Studies in Adult Education and Lifelong Learning)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 3032052688 ISBN 13: 9783032052681
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2025

Synopsis

This book offers a framework for adult civic learning, positioning democracy not merely as a form of government, but as an overarching way of living together, where citizens understand and support essential principles of democracy. These principles are often in conflict with one another, meaning that citizens must negotiate the tensions that arise between them. Highlighting the principles of Autonomy and Solidarity, and Rationality and Pluralism, the authors explore the importance and dangers of each of them for democracy. This framework for adult civic learning explores the implications of these competing principles for civic life, and therefore civic learning and adult education practice. The book will serve as a valuable resource for educators, policymakers and individuals who are interested in promoting adult civic learning and ensuring the growth and vitality of democracy.

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About the Author

Tetyana Hoggan-Kloubert is Akademische Rätin (Associate Professor) of Adult and Continuing Education at the University of Augsburg, Germany.

Chad Hoggan is Professor of Adult & Lifelong Education at North Carolina State University, USA.

From the Back Cover

This book offers a framework for adult civic learning, positioning democracy not merely as a form of government, but as an overarching way of living together, where citizens understand and support essential principles of democracy. These principles are often in conflict with one another, meaning that citizens must negotiate the tensions that arise between them. Highlighting the principles of Autonomy and Solidarity, and Rationality and Pluralism, the authors explore the importance and dangers of each of them for democracy. This framework for adult civic learning explores the implications of these competing principles for civic life, and therefore civic learning and adult education practice. The book will serve as a valuable resource for educators, policymakers and individuals who are interested in promoting adult civic learning and ensuring the growth and vitality of democracy.

Tetyana Hoggan-Kloubert is Akademische Rätin (Associate Professor) of Adult and Continuing Education at the University of Augsburg, Germany.

Chad Hoggan is Professor of Adult & Lifelong Education at North Carolina State University, USA.

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Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Publication date
2025
Language
English
ISBN 10 
3032052688
ISBN 13 
9783032052681
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
274