The Changing Landscape of Adult Education: Historical Impacts and Future Directions

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Bo Chang

The Changing Landscape of Adult Education

Historical Impacts and Future Directions

Bo Chang

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Routledge
12 September 2025

Philosophy & theory of education; Higher & further education, tertiary education; Adult education, continuous learning

The Changing Landscape of Adult Education offers a comprehensive analysis of the field of adult education, tracing its evolution since the 1950s. A variety of social, political, funding, economic, and technological forces have shaped the trajectory of adult education. Spanning its historical roots in social justice movements to its contemporary focus on workforce development and market-driven outcomes, this book offers a detailed exploration of the shifting priorities within adult education across decades. Chapters delve into the core aspects of adult education, including its definitions, types, and providers, as well as its intersection with various social sectors and organizations, guiding readers through the complex field of adult education. Key themes include the rise of technology, the fragmentation of funding sources, the growing professionalization of the field, and the tension between economic imperatives and social equity.

This resource provides critical insights for policymakers, practitioners, graduate students, and researchers looking to understand the complexities of adult education, its historical development, and its future directions. Its unique synthesis of historical development, policy analysis, and future projections makes it an indispensable resource for those interested in understanding the nature and development of adult education.

By: Bo Chang
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 640g
ISBN: 9781032004747
ISBN 10: 1032004746
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 12 September 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Adult education , Primary , Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

1. Review of The Field of Adult Education 2. History of Adult Education in America: 1950s-2000s- 3. The Shifting Priorities of Adult Education 4. Influence of Technology on Adult Education 5. The Evolution of Funding for Adult Education 6. Influential Factors in Adult Education Funding 7. Influence of Politics and Power on Adult Education 8. Ambiguous Field of Adult Education 9. Large Boundaries of Adult Education 10. Decline of the Adult education Graduate Program 11. Changing Landscape of Adult Education 12. Nature and Evolution of Adult Education 13. The Future of Adult Education

Bo Chang is Professor of Adult and Community Education at Ball State University, USA. She has background and expertise in the areas of adult and community education, training and human resource development, adult learning, and distance education. Learn more at https://changbo111.wixsite.com/mysite.

Reviews for The Changing Landscape of Adult Education: Historical Impacts and Future Directions

The Changing Landscape of Adult Education explores the trends and directions of adult education since the 1950s. It effectively lays out the historical development and key dimensions of adult education. It will be an important resource for practitioners, graduate students, and researchers interested in the nature and development of adult education. Ronald M. Cervero, Professor Emeritus, University of Georgia, USA Bo Chang provides a comprehensive examination of adult education in the United States, from its foundation and evolution to the impact of technology, politics, funding, and the challenges and opportunities it presents. Whether a novice or a seasoned adult educator, readers will find each chapter replete with insightful information. This book is an essential resource for adult education. E. Paulette Isaac-Savage, Professor, Adult Education, University of Missouri - St. Louis, USA