Table of Contents

Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; How to use this book; Section 1. Adult Education; Chapter 1. The role and purpose of adult education; Chapter 2. Some characteristics of and influences on adult learners and adult educators; Section 2. The framework within which adults learn mathematics; Chapter 3. Mathematics: a peek into the mind of God?; Chapter 4. A matrix of factors; Chapter 5. Locating the learner; Chapter 6. Locating the tutor; Chapter 7. Locating the curriculum; Section 3. Understanding adults learning mathematics; Chapter 8. Numeracy makes a difference; Chapter 9. Mathematics for democracy and critical citizenship; Chapter 10. The discourse of mathematics; Chapter 11. Mathematics divides society; Chapter 12. Taking women away from mathematics; Chapter 13. A class apart; Chapter 14. Adding race to the equation; Chapter 15. Mathematics, work and play; Section Four Implications for Practice; Chapter 16. Towards an empowering curriculum; Bibliography; Index