A Ministry of Enthusiasm: Centenary Essays on the Workers' Educational Assoc [Paperback]

Steven K. Roberts (Author), Tony Blair (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0745319076 | ISBN-13: 978-0745319070 | Publication Date: March 20, 2003

With contributions from practitioners and scholars in adult education, 'A Ministry of Enthusiasm' sets the WEA in its historical and social context, tracing its development, and asks key questions about the provision of adult education today. Has it become a middle-class movement? Is it an instrument of social change or is it an academic institution along classical lines? Is it an autonomous voluntary organisation or has it become an arm of the state educational service? The contributors provide answers to these questions from a variety of perspectives.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book offers an overview of the important themes in the WEA's history and relates the past to the present and future of the association. More importantly it shows just how valuable a contribution the WEA has made to lifelong learning." --Tony Blair, from the foreword

About the Author

As a professional historian, Stephen K. Roberts is currently an Editor with the History of Parliament Trust, and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.

Product Details

• Paperback: 356 pages
• Publisher: Pluto Press (March 20, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0745319076
• ISBN-13: 978-0745319070
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,734,246 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)