article

The commodification of adult education

Authors

• • Derek Briton
  • University of Alberta
• • Donovan Plumb
  • University of Alberta

Abstract

This paper discusses the consequences of cultural commodification for emancipatory adult education, arguing that while cultural commodification may generate a greater demand for adult education such market-driven programming will be stripped of any emancipatory potential.

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How to Cite: Briton, D. & Plumb, D. (1993) “The commodification of adult education”, Adult Education Research Conference. 1(1993).