{"product_id":"9783030282295","title":"Lifelong Learning Book Series: Challenges of Migration and Ageing Populations","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLifelong Learning Book Series: Challenges of Migration and Ageing Populations\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSlowey, Maria; Schuetze, Hans G.; Zubrzycki, Tanya\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn important backdrop to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals involves consideration of the impact of a ‘new demographics’ derived from the interaction of two global developments. First, high levels of internal and cross-border mass migration, stimulated by climate change, violence and disparities in wealth and social stability within and between different countries and the global South and North. Second, the phenomenon of increasing longevity and rapidly ageing populations, especially in the developed world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book explores the central role that socially engaged higher education might potentially play in helping address these challenges, enhancing lifelong learning opportunities and facilitating more positive outcomes for both individuals and societies. The contributors to this book are scholars of higher education and lifelong learning based in twelve countries from Europe (Germany, Ireland, Slovenia, Sweden and the United Kingdom),the Americas (Brazil, Canada, Mexico and the USA), Japan, Australia and New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“This is an extremely timely and important collection focusing on growing migration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eand an increase in ageing populations, two major social trends that researchers in higher\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eeducation often overlook. The multi-level analysis of the role that higher education can\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eplay, together with the contributions from 12 countries in the North and South make\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ethis one of the most outstanding collections on these themes.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRajani Naidoo, Director, International Centre for HE Management, University of Bath.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Auguste Comte famously observed that demography is destiny. This superb volume\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eexamines the powerful impact of two global demographic trends, and the vital role\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003euniversities can play in responding to them. The book describes a range of innovative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eand pragmatic responses, while deepening our understanding of why serving these\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003epopulations it so important for the health of our communities and our democracies.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatthew Hartley, Professor and Associate Dean, GSE, University of Pennsylvania.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“The powerful synergy of the longevity revolution and the technology revolution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003enecessitates a corresponding education revolution. It is clear that the educational\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eassets acquired in youth and early adulthood no longer provide sufficient currency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003efor longer, big change impacted lives. This timely book examines the benefits of creating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ean inclusive, rights-based culture of learning at every stage of life.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlexandre Kalache, Co-President, International Longevity Centre (ILC) Global Alliance and ILC Brazil.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“How can we understand the current dynamics of migrations and demographic trends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eto adapt HE access policies accordingly? By bringing together empirical research in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003edifferent countries, this book offers an essential insight on this very sensitive issue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003efor both individuals and their societies. A must read for researchers and policy makers.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGaële Goastellec, Professor of Sociology, University of Lausanne, Chair of the Consortium of Higher Education Researchers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“The contributions cover an admirably wide range of countries, shedding different lights on these common themes. The book sets a challenging and informed agenda which policy-makers and institutional leaders would do well to take seriously.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTom Schuller, Formerly Head of the Centre for Educational Research and Innovation, OECD.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2021-08-26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9783030282295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-3-030-28227-1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 330\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer International Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47380321927308,"sku":"9783030282295","price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783030282295.jpg?v=1775741551","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9783030282295","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}