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1	Learning in Adulthood: A Comprehensive Guide more books like this by Sharan B Merriam, Rosemary S Caffarella add to wishlist "An essential volume in adult education." -Choice"Merriam and Caffarella provide an excellent resource whose value will last until the appearance of the third edition." -Continuing Higher Education Review The second edition of Learning in Adulthood integrates the most important contributions to adult learning in the last decade. The result is an ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.99! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Philosophical Foundations of Adult Education more books like this by John L Elias add to wishlist The Third Edition of Philosophical Foundations of Adult Education presents seven theoretical approaches to adult education: liberal, progressive, behaviorist, humanist, radical/critical, analytic, and postmodern. The book gives the historical grounding as well as the basic principles for each approach. In this edition each chapter has been revised ... see all copies from $8.00! new only from $55.00! \| first editions
3	Qualitative Research and Case Study Applications in Education: Revised and Expanded from I Case Study Research in Education/I more books like this by Sharan B Merriam add to wishlist An invaluable resource----one that will open up the conceptual world of qualitative research and provide the step--by--step direction needed to translate those concepts into practice. ---- M. Carolyn Clark, Department of Educational Human Resource Development, College of Education, Texas A&M University Since Merriam's definitive Case Study ... see all copies from $46.23!
4	The Profession and Practice of Adult Education: An Introduction more books like this by Sharan B Merriam, Ralph G Brockett add to wishlist "The Profession and Practice of Adult Education" is a timely book and an excellent introduction to the field. Drawing from an extensive volume of literature, it provides comprehensive coverage and a clear guide. Graduate students will benefit from it and practitioners will be kept abreast of changes that are occurring. Peter Jarvis, is a professor ... see all copies from $2.57! new only from $26.58! \| SVS
5	Qualitative Research: A Guide to Design and Implementation more books like this by Sharan B Merriam add to wishlist Praise for the "Third Edition of Qualitative Research" - 'Sharan B. Merriam synthesizes twenty years of developments in qualitative research with clarity and acumen' - Michael Quinn Patton, author, "Qualitative Research and Evaluation Methods". 'Here is a qualitative research methods book that reinforces the connection between professional ... see all copies from $35.60! new only from $35.60! \| SVS
6	Qualitative Research in Practice: Examples for Discussion and Analysis more books like this by Sharan B Merriam (Editor) add to wishlist Qualitative research (QR) is the method of inquiry that seeks to understand social phenomena within the context of the participants' perspectives and experiences. The research methods of QR are more flexible, responsive, and open to contextual interpretation than in quantitative research, which uses inventory, questionnaire, or numerical data to ... see all copies from $25.00! new only from $33.25! \| SVS
7	A Guide to Research for Educators & Trainers of Adults more books like this by Sharan B Merriam, Sharen B Merriam add to wishlist Attempting to present a full range of methodology for conducting research, this book includes examples from research studies done with adults in adult settings. It examines traditional and less traditional research methodologies used to study adult education and training. see all copies from $3.89! new only from $18.80!
8	The New Update on Adult Learning Theory more books like this by Sharan B Merriam (Editor), Susan Imel (Editor) add to wishlist A companion work to 1993's popular "An Update on Adult Learning Theory", this issue provides the adult learning educator with the latest developments, significant research, and continuing scholarship in andragogy and self-directed learning. Exploring a variety of frameworks, including context-based learning, informal and incidental learning, ... see all copies from $14.00! new only from $23.07! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Case Study Research in Education: A Qualitative Approach more books like this by Sharan B Merriam add to wishlist Case study research has proven effective in helping evaluate curricula, improve teaching and learning, and shape educational policy. Sharan Merriam presents a practical, straightforward guide for designing and carrying out a qualitative case study in education. She offers how-to-advice for managing all phases of case study research - from ... see all copies from $4.64! new only from $162.98! \| first editions
10	An Update on Adult Learning Theory: New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education more books like this by Ace, S Imel S, Sharan B Merriam (Editor) add to wishlist This volume of New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education presents discussions of well-established theories and new perspectives on learning in adulthood. Knowles' andragogy, self-directed learning, Mezirow's perspective transformation, and several other models are assessed for their contribution to our understanding of adult learning. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $22.21! \| SVS
11	Handbook of Adult and Continuing Education more books like this by Sharan B. Merriam (Editor), Phyllis M. Cunningham (Editor) add to wishlist Brings together 48 chapters by experts from diverse areas of adult and continuing education, including planning and administration, evaluation, policy, and other key areas, to provide a comprehensive guide for effective practice. This book identifies and analyzes in a single volume the major issues and problems facing today's adult and continuing ... see all copies from $17.25! new only from $91.99! \| first editions
12 view cover	Adult Learning and Development: Multicultural Stories more books like this by Sharan B. Merriam (Editor), Lisa Baumgartner (Editor) add to wishlist Recognizing the role of sociocultural and psychological factors in shaping people's lives, this is an anthology of culturally diverse stories and poems. It illustrates six themes of adult development: intimacy; the family cycle; physical development; health and ageing; and learning in adulthood. see all copies from $10.00!
13 view cover	Lifelines (Dp11) more books like this by Sharan B Merriman, Sharan B Merriam, MC Clark MC add to wishlist Reveals the common patterns adults experience in their careers, relationships, and development. Shows how, by gaining an understanding of these patterns in their own lives, adults can find new meaning in their existence, work through problems, and explore opportunities for growth. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.65! \| first editions \| SVS
14	Selected Writings on Philosophy and Adult Education more books like this by Sharan B. Merriam add to wishlist This edition reflects developments in the field of adult education since the publication of the first edition in 1984. Included in this text are selections representing critical theory, phenomenology and feminist theory. There is also new material reflecting more traditional philosophies. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $39.50!
15 view cover	Global Issues and Adult Education: Perspectives from Latin America, Southern Africa, and the United States more books like this by Sharan B Merriam (Editor), Bradley C Courtenay (Editor), Ronald M Cervero (Editor) add to wishlist "Global Issues and Adult Education" brings together seven years of cutting edge research and analysis from the Cyril O. Houle Scholars in Adult and Continuing Education. These emerging leaders in the field investigate the importance of adult education in responding to the challenges of global issues. The book is divided into five sections, each of ... see all copies from $26.90! new only from $45.44! \| SVS
16	Themes of Adulthood Through Literature more books like this by Sharan B Merriam add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99!
17 view cover	Third Update on Adult Learning Theory more books like this by Sharan B Merriam (Editor) add to wishlist This "Third Update on Adult Learning Theory" follows two earlier volumes on the same topic, the first published in 1993 and the second in 2001. Only one topic, transformative learning theory, can be found in all three updates, representing the continuing developments in research and alternative theoretical conceptions of TL. Thanks to a growing ... see all copies from $29.00! new only from $29.00! \| SVS
18 view cover	Non-Western Perspectives on Learning and Knowing more books like this by Sharan B Merriam add to wishlist This book introduces readers to systems of knowing and learning different from our familiar Western educational tradition. As with other areas of education, the knowledge base that has developed around adult learning and education has been firmly lodged in Western values and culture. But we need only look beyond our borders as well as to our own ... see all copies from $46.27! new only from $46.27!
19	Linking philosophy and practice more books like this by Sharan B. Merriam add to wishlist see all copies from $4.79! new only from $36.00!
20	Being responsive to adult learners more books like this by Sharan B. Merriam add to wishlist see all copies from $98.29!
21 view cover	Adult Learning: Theories, Principles and Applications more books like this by Sharan B Merriam, Rosemary S Caffarella, Raymond J Wlodkowski add to wishlist see all copies from $27.95! new only from $50.13! \| SVS
22 view cover	Lifelines: Patterns of Work, Love, and Learning in Adulthood more books like this by Sharan B. Merriman, Sharan B. Merriam, M. Carolyn Clark add to wishlist Reveals the common patterns adults experience in their careers, relationships, and development. Shows how, by gaining an understanding of these patterns in their own lives, adults can find new meaning in their existence, work through problems, and explore opportunities for growth. see all copies from $25.00!

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