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Kagawa, Fumiyo, Ed.; Selby, David, Ed. – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2009
There is widespread consensus in the international scientific community that climate change is happening and that abrupt and irreversible impacts are already set in motion. What part does education have to play in helping alleviate rampant climate change and in mitigating its worst effects? In this volume, contributors review and reflect upon…
Descriptors: Socialization, Health Education, Democracy, Citizenship Education
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Haugen, Caitlin Secrest – Convergence, 2006
Environmental adult education (EAE) is a viable solution to the world's mounting environmental problems. EAE is a new and emerging field that is faced with constant changes and challenges. While this change presents practitioners with options for dynamic research possibilities, EAE is such that theory and practice in the field face a potential for…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Sustainable Development, Adult Educators, Environmental Education
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Spencer, Bruce – Convergence, 2006
Is there really a connection between "adult education" and "peace" today: or are many of today's adult educators so busy they are not interested in the big issues of the day? Or is it perhaps that concerns about "world peace" appear to be too remote to be influenced by adult education initiatives? The purpose of this…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Peace, Adult Educators, Social Action