Books in the Routledge Library Editions: Adult Education series

Originally published in 1987 and now with an updated preface, this book distils and reflects upon major issues confronting adult educators worldwide.

Originally published in 1982 this volume provides nine case studies of particular distance teaching universities in Canada, China, Cost Rica, Germany, Israel, Pakistan, Spain, Venezuela and the UK.

Originally published in 1985 this book addresses important questions about the nature and meaning of development as these concern adult education in the developing world. It consists of 7 case studies of adult education programmes in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Originally published in 1991, this book gives international coverage of opportunities in youth development and education from a unique comparative angle.

Originally published in 1985, this book was the first book in the UK to provide an overview of educational gerontology and examine the needs for educational opportunities for older adults. The book draws on developments and experience from the UK, Denmark and the USA and should be of interest to all concerned with adult education, gerontology and policy makers in the fields of education, health and social services.

Originally published in 1990 this supplement to No. 34 (1990) of the journal Adult Education, discusses the relationship between adult education and development. All the studies included in it focus on the reduction of poverty.