The People's University

The People's UniversityDiscover the transformative journey of adult education in New Zealand with 'The People's University' by Ian Dougherty. This captivating paperback, measuring 215 x 250 mm and spanning 256 pages, chronicles the historical evolution of the Canterbury Workers Educational Association (CWEA). From humble beginnings in a rented room in a Christchurch warehouse to its expansive outreach through box and travelling library schemes in the 1920s, this book

Discover the transformative journey of adult education in New Zealand with 'The People's University' by Ian Dougherty. This captivating paperback, measuring 215 x 250 mm and spanning 256 pages, chronicles the historical evolution of the Canterbury Workers’ Educational Association (CWEA). From humble beginnings in a rented room in a Christchurch warehouse to its expansive outreach through box and travelling library schemes in the 1920s, this book highlights the resilient spirit of a community dedicated to lifelong learning. Ideal for educators, historians, and anyone passionate about adult education, this comprehensive narrative uncovers how CWEA enriched the lives of countless individuals across the Canterbury and Westland provinces. With a focus on the enthusiastic involvement of students, tutors, volunteers, and staff, Dougherty's work illustrates the profound impact of accessible education on communities. Published by Canterbury University Press on 10-03-2015, 'The People's University' stands as a vital resource and a testimony to a century-long commitment to learning. Order your copy today for an enriching exploration of New Zealand's educational heritage. We offer combined shipping for your convenience. Enjoy peace of mind knowing that Smartfox is a New Zealand-owned business located in Auckland, with this product in stock locally, ensuring you avoid unexpected import charges, customs duty, or tax.

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 215 x 250 mm
Pages: 256
Bind: paperback
Author: Ian Dougherty Publisher: Canterbury University Press
Publication Date: 10-03-2015

From its earliest days in a cold, rented room in a former Christchurch warehouse, the Canterbury Workers' Educational Association has been a pioneering provider of adult education, enriching, and sometimes even transforming, the lives of thousands of men and women. Through its box and travelling library schemes, inspired by the charismatic James Shelley, it took adult education to nearly every nook and cranny of the Canterbury and Westland provinces from the 1920s, Its wider horizons programme revolutionised adult education for retired people from the 1970s. In The People's University, widely published historian Ian Dougherty tells the fascinating and important story of this resilient association over its first 100 years and of the enthusiastic and committed involvement of students, tutors, volunteers and staff.

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