Exploring Spirituality and Culture in Adult and Higher Education
Elizabeth J. Tisdell
Exploring Spirituality and Culture in Adult and Higher Education
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This book is dedicated to the memory of my mother, Mary Donohue Tisdell (April 29, 1921–March 24, 1999), an educator herself, whose memory and spirit continue teaching me about the connection of spirituality to culture.
Contents
Preface About the Author