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Informal Education-conversation, democracy and learning
TONY JEFFS & MARK K. SMITH, 1996 Derby, Education Now Publishing Co-operative Ltd 695 paperback
This book is a short, introductory text aimed mainly at intending community and youth workers. It introduces students to the way in which these professionals go about informally educating their clients, with an emphasis on social conversation. Equal weight is given to underlying philosophical considerations and practical aspects such as `organising the daily round'. It is clearly written. Concepts are explained simply and precisely. There...