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Peer reviewedCoffield, Frank – British Educational Research Journal, 1999
Criticizes the consensus that lifelong learning, on its own, has the power to solve a wide range of educational, social, and political ills. Presents alternative visions of lifelong learning and stresses the relevance to policy of viewing lifelong learning as social control. Reflects on possible ways forward. Includes references. (CMK)
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Foreign Countries, Government Role, Higher Education
