The Profession and Practice of Adult Education: An Introduction (Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education) [Hardcover]

Sharan B. Merriam (Author), Ralph G. Brockett (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 078790290X | ISBN-13: 978-0787902902 | Publication Date: October 7, 1996 | Edition: 1

The Profession and Practice of Adult Education is a timely book and an excellent introduction to the field. Drawing from an extensive volume of literature, it provides comprehensive coverage and a clear guide. Graduate students will benefit from it and practitioners will be kept abreast of changes that are occurring.
—Peter Jarvis, professor of continuing education and senior research professor, University of Surrey, United Kingdom

Editorial Reviews

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At last, a comprehensive and readable overview of the field of adult education that will be useful to neophyte and seasoned adult educators, scholars and reflective practitioners. Sharan Merriam and Ralph Brockett have succeeded in a daunting task. (Dr. Jovita M. Ross-Gordon, associate professor and director, Center for Adult Learning Services, New College, St. Edward's University)

?This text is a thorough, up-to-date, comprehensive description of the profession and practice of adult education. Drs. Merriam and Brockett combine their wealth of knowledge and experience in the field to deliver this clever, accurate, highly readable and practical text that describes this critical segment of education for adults.? (Dr. Lorraine A. Cavaliere, dean of education and associate professor, Gwynedd-Mercy College, Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania)

In a postmodern world of crumbling boundaries, here is a book that draws upon the traditions of the field of adult education without being held captive to them. For those wanting to see where adult education has been, where it has gotten to, and where it might be going, Merriam and Brockett's survey offers a great place to begin a critical reading of a complex field of theory and practice. (Arthur L. Wilson, assistant professor in the Department of Adult and Community College Education, College of Education and Psychology, North Carolina State University and co-author of Planning Responsibly for Adult Education)

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“A comprehensive and readable overview of the field of adult education that will be useful to neophyte and seasoned adult educators, scholars, and reflective practitioners.”--Dr. Jovita M. Ross-Gordon, professor and program director, Adult, Professional and Community Education, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas

 

“Drs. Merriam and Brockett combine their wealth of knowledge and experience in the field to deliver this clever, accurate, highly readable and practical text.”--Dr. Lorraine A. Cavaliere, dean of education and  associate professor, Gwynedd-Mercy College, Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania

 

“For those wanting to see where adult education has been, where it has gotten to, and where it might be going, Merriam and Brockett’s survey offers a great place to begin a critical reading of a complex field of theory and practice.”--Arthur L. Wilson  , professor of adult education in the Department of Education, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York

 

 

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (October 7, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078790290X
• ISBN-13: 978-0787902902
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #931,268 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Sharan B. Merriam is professor of adult education at the University of Georgia. She is the author, coauthor, or editor of numerous books, including Learning in Adulthood, The Profession and Practice of Adult Education, and Third Update on Adult Learning Theory.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Impressive Knowlege Base - but a little Lofty for the student, November 2, 2008

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This review is from: The Profession and Practice of Adult Education: An Introduction (Paperback)

I purchased this book for a graduate course in post-secondary education. The book is very well written and the authors obviously know their field. However, so far the book feels hurried. The authors only touch on complex ideals without explaining them. The theories of adult education are many and varied and need a more thourough description than these authors afford them. For the new student, this book leaves one feeling confused and rushed. As a student, I'm not very impressed with it's content.

3.0 out of 5 stars Amazon didn't deliver on the 2 day shipping - rip off, October 3, 2009

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This book has good information, but it is somewhat tedious in that the information is not necessarily presented in an engaging fashion.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for studying, November 17, 2001

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This review is from: The Profession and Practice of Adult Education: An Introduction (Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education) (Hardcover)

I needed this book for an online course. It was interesting that this book could spur so many new ideas that I have now. I learned that many historical figures that I have admired as authors, performers, and scientists, could be adult educators because of the stances to think, to change, and to influence others in society.