Social capital and lifelong learning

by John Field

Overview

Social capital and lifelong learning are central to current policy concerns both in the UK and internationally. This book confirms the significance of social capital as an analytical tool, while challenging the basis on which current policy is being developed. It:

· offers a wealth of evidence on a topic that has become central to contemporary government;

· provides a detailed empirical investigation of the relationship between social capital, knowledge creation and lifelong learning;

· relates the findings to wider policy debates;

· questions the dominant theoretical models of social capital; and

· confronts the assumption of many policy makers that the obvious solution to social problems is to 'invest in social capital'.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781861346551
Publisher:	Bristol University Press
Publication date:	06/01/2005
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	184
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.02(d)

About the Author

John Field (d. 2024) was Professor of Lifelong Learning at the University of Stirling, where he directed the Division of Academic Innovation and Continuing Education. He published widely on the education and training of adults.

Table of Contents

Introduction; Networks, schooling and learning in adult life; Social connections and adult learning; Rethinking the relationship; What next?

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"John Field is a leading international thinker in the lifelong learning field. His new book will contribute to the developing debate on the relevance of social capital to social policy analysis in the UK. Highly recommended." Alan Tuckett, Director, NIACE (National Institute of Adult Continuing Education)

Editorial Reviews

"... this is a thought-provoking book, very relevant to those concerned with community development as well as to those involved in community education, directly." Community Development Journal

"... marks an important contribution to the emerging literature. ... thought-provoking and valuable for anyone with an interest in the development of lifelong learning." International Journal of Lifelong Education

"[Social capital and lifelong learning] is a thought provoking book, very relevant to those concerned with community development as well as to those involved in community education directly." Community Development Journal

From the Publisher