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Four Decades of Universities of the Third Age

Past, Present, Future

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Part of the book series: International Issues in Adult Education ((ADUL))

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The second half of the twentieth century witnessed a proliferation of educational institutions catering exclusively to the learning needs and interests of older adults. The University of the Third Age [U3A], founded in 1972, has become one of the most successful institutions engaged in late-life learning.

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Formosa, M. (2013). Four Decades of Universities of the Third Age. In: Mayo, P. (eds) Learning with Adults. International Issues in Adult Education. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6209-335-5_18

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