Originally published in 1982, this book discusses the role of adult education in social and community action. In particular it presents a critical assessment of 'community education' and the theories of Illich, Freire and Gramsci and it proves that there is a radical adult education tradition in the USA, Europe and North America which can offer many insights into the contemporary debate about the role of adult learning. The material is based on a decade of practical involvement in community action and education in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, where - despite deep political and religious divisions - community action has united Catholics and Protestants in a common resolve.
- ISBN10 0709916205
- ISBN13 9780709916208
- Publish Date September 1983 (first published April 1983)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 6 April 1993
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Croom Helm
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 176
- Language English