Swimming Upstream

Swimming Upstream Black Males in Adult Education - New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education

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Publisher's Synopsis

Here is an introduction to salient topics and issues affectingBlack males as they engage in adult basic education programs,pursue employment, and obtain higher education. The chaptersinclude academic research as well as program descriptions andpersonal narratives with a concern for the "livedexperiences" and the voices of the men.

While not exhaustive, this volumne does hope to challengecommonly held stereotypes, interactions, and policies. It isdesigned to raise questions about the unique experiences of thisspecific population and to explore the sociocultural dynamics thatimpact their education.

This is the 144th volume of the Jossey Bass series NewDirections for Adult and Continuing Education. Noted for itsdepth of coverage, it explores issues of common interest toinstructors, administrators, counselors, and policymakers in abroad range of education settings, such as colleges anduniversities, extension programs, businesses, libraries, andmuseums.

Book information

ISBN: 9781119021803
Publisher: Wiley
Imprint: Jossey-Bass
Pub date:
DEWEY: 374.182996073
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 98
Weight: 168g
Height: 229mm
Width: 153mm
Spine width: 7mm