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Peer reviewedKeane, Patrick – Lifelong Learning: The Adult Years, 1982
Explores the Mechanics' Institutes of nineteenth-century Britain as a voluntary movement beset by problems of social class, conflicts over the perception of educational needs, and failure to meet those needs. Draws implications for professionalism and volunteerism as part of adult education today. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Labor Education, Self Directed Groups, Social Differences
