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The People's University
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Discover the impactful history of adult education in New Zealand with 'The People's University' by Ian Dougherty. This insightful paperback tells the compelling story of the Canterbury Workers' Educational Association, a pioneering institution that has enriched lives since its inception in the early 20th century. With dimensions of 215 x 250 mm and 256 pages of captivating narratives, this book delves into the remarkable journey of adult learning initiatives that reached every corner of Canterbury and Westland. From the innovative box and traveling library schemes of the 1920s to the transformative wider horizons programme for retirees in the 1970s, the narrative captures the essence of community involvement. Gain a profound understanding of how dedicated students, tutors, volunteers, and staff have shaped educational landscapes in New Zealand. Ideal for educators, historians, and anyone interested in lifelong learning, this publication celebrates a century of commitment to adult education. Perfect for readers who appreciate detailed, engaging history books that highlight the importance of learning in personal and community development. Order your copy now and explore the inspiring legacy of the Canterbury Workers' Educational Association!
Author: Ian Dougherty Publisher: Canterbury University Press
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 215 x 250 mm
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 10-03-2015
From its earliest days in a cold, rented room in a former Christchurch warehouse, the Canterbury Workers' Educational Association has been a pioneering provider of adult education, enriching, and sometimes even transforming, the lives of thousands of men and women. Through its box and travelling library schemes, inspired by the charismatic James Shelley, it took adult education to nearly every nook and cranny of the Canterbury and Westland provinces from the 1920s, Its wider horizons programme revolutionised adult education for retired people from the 1970s. In The People's University, widely published historian Ian Dougherty tells the fascinating and important story of this resilient association over its first 100 years and of the enthusiastic and committed involvement of students, tutors, volunteers and staff.
Author: Ian Dougherty Publisher: Canterbury University Press
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 215 x 250 mm
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 10-03-2015
From its earliest days in a cold, rented room in a former Christchurch warehouse, the Canterbury Workers' Educational Association has been a pioneering provider of adult education, enriching, and sometimes even transforming, the lives of thousands of men and women. Through its box and travelling library schemes, inspired by the charismatic James Shelley, it took adult education to nearly every nook and cranny of the Canterbury and Westland provinces from the 1920s, Its wider horizons programme revolutionised adult education for retired people from the 1970s. In The People's University, widely published historian Ian Dougherty tells the fascinating and important story of this resilient association over its first 100 years and of the enthusiastic and committed involvement of students, tutors, volunteers and staff.
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