Compiled to show the development of the field, the articles are divided into four sections: From Ault Education… …to Lifelong Education …and Lifelong Learning …to the Learning Society and Beyond. The specially written Introduction by the editor contextualises the selection and introduces readers to the main issues and current thinking in the field. This is the only text of its kind to demonstrate practice and policy internationally over this period, and as the collection of articles are now available in one easy-access place, this is an excellent resource for students and scholars.