This highly topical book examines the promises - for social improvement, a better life, and greater freedom - that are deeply inscribed in enriched citizenship: a deep sense of belonging, a full and open expression of people's identities, and an extensive engagement in lifelong learning across the lifespan. To what extent are these promises likely to be fulfilled and what barriers stand in the way of their fulfillment? To address these questions, author R.H. Fryer reviews a wide range of scholarly literature, policy ...
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This highly topical book examines the promises - for social improvement, a better life, and greater freedom - that are deeply inscribed in enriched citizenship: a deep sense of belonging, a full and open expression of people's identities, and an extensive engagement in lifelong learning across the lifespan. To what extent are these promises likely to be fulfilled and what barriers stand in the way of their fulfillment? To address these questions, author R.H. Fryer reviews a wide range of scholarly literature, policy documents, and empirical data relating to citizenship, belonging, and lifelong learning. At a time when politicians and policy makers in the UK are debating the merits and demerits of the idea of the 'Big Society,' Promises of Freedom provides a thorough introduction to the issues of citizenship, belonging, and identity, and to the role of the State in relation to them, which lie at the very heart of the debate. The book surveys a wide range of literature from the US and Eu
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Add this copy of Promises of Freedom: Citizenship, Belonging and to cart. $24.20, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2010 by NIACE.
Edition:
2009, National Institute of Adult Continuing Education
Publisher:
National Institute of Adult Continuing Education
Published:
2010
Language:
English
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17648634456
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN: 9781862014428.
Add this copy of Promises of Freedom: Citizenship, Belonging and to cart. $34.20, very good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2010 by National Institute of Adult Continuing Education.
Edition:
2009, National Institute of Adult Continuing Education
Publisher:
National Institute of Adult Continuing Education
Published:
11/01/2010
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English
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18138679447
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
Add this copy of Promises of Freedom: Citizenship, Belonging and to cart. $34.31, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Natl Inst of Adult Continuing.
Edition:
2009, National Institute of Adult Continuing Education
