Volunteerism as the Seedbed of Democracy: The Educational Thought and Practice of Guy Henson of Nova Scotia.

Welton, Michael R.; Lecky, James

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ERIC Number: EJ543940

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Publication Date: 1997

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Volunteerism as the Seedbed of Democracy: The Educational Thought and Practice of Guy Henson of Nova Scotia.

Welton, Michael R.; Lecky, James

Studies in the Education of Adults, v29 n1 p25-38 Apr 1997

Guy Henson, first director of the Adult Education Division for Nova Scotia (1946-56), was instrumental in forming a regional library system. His focus on adult education for a revitalized postwar democracy involved citizen education and increasing political awareness. (SK)

Descriptors: Adult Education, Citizenship Education, Democracy, Foreign Countries, Public Agencies, Role of Education, Volunteers

Publication Type: Historical Materials; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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