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Power in Practice
Adult Education and the Struggle for Knowledge and Power in Society
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—B. Allan Quigley, chair, Department of Adult Education, St. Francis Xavier University, Nova Scotia
"Power in Practice is a wonderful book--full of case studies, updated theories, new perspectives, and evidence that adult education can and does change people's lives."
—Michael Newman, senior lecturer in adult education, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia
Adult educators know that they can no longer focus solely on the needs of learners without responsibly addressing the political and ethical consequences of their work. Power in Practice examines how certain adult education programs, practices, and policies can become a subtle part of power relationships in wider society. It provides a rich array of real-world cases that highlight the pivotal role of adult educators as "knowledge and power brokers" in the conflict between learners and the social forces surrounding them. The authors discuss how to teach responsibly, develop effective adult education programs, and provide exemplary leadership in complex political contexts, including the workplace and higher education. Educators in the middle of power struggles will learn how to become more politically aware while actively shaping their enterprises to meet important social needs.
337 pages; ISBN 9780787958602
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