Seriously useless learning? Potential and limits of recent research on the benefits of learning

Citation

Field J (2010) Seriously useless learning? Potential and limits of recent research on the benefits of learning. In: Derrick J J, Howard U, Field J, Lavender P, Meyer S, Nuissl vRE & Schuller T (eds.) Remaking adult learning: Essays on Adult Education in Honour of Alan Tuckett. London: Institute of Education Press and NIACE, pp. 220-229. http://www.ioe.ac.uk/about/48777.html

Abstract
The chapter provides a critical review of research into the benefits of learning, and sets out directions for future studies.

Keywords
adult education; lifelong learning; well-being