Adults in Higher Education: International Perspectives on Access and ParticipationPat Davies Essays describe the policies and practices of European countries and Australia regarding adult access to higher education, questioning whether mature student participation has resulted in inequalities among different sections of the population, and whether adult students in higher education are likely to be there because of previous advantages. Other topics include admissions procedures, patterns of participation, alternative provision for adults, and funding. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
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