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This new book has been published by the Regional Office of DVV International for the use of colleagues who work towards lifelong learning policies and systems in their countries. Apart from a number of interesting articles there are documents from recent conferences in the region that looked at learning cities, adult education and lifelong learning. It is an extended and translated version of the journal Bildung und Erziehung, 4 / 2013 published by Boehlau Verlag.

Concerns about men’s attitudes to and involvement in lifelong and life-wide learning have recently emerged in many countries. There is a growing interest in finding ways to increase men’s participation and promote practices that will contribute to men’s learning and wellbeing, particularly in contexts and life stages for men beyond paid work.