The first book to receive both the Imogene Okes Award and the Cyril O. Houle World Award for Literature in Adult Education presented by the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education. This book analyzes current approaches to adult learning and presents a comprehensive review of the research on how adults learn.

Stephen D. Brookfield is professor in the Department of Higher and Adult Education, Teachers College, Columbia University. His other books include The Skillful Teacher and Developing Critical Thinkers, both from Jossey-Bass.