Findsen, BrianKnox, Alan B.Conceição, Simone C.O.Martin, Larry G.2018-08-0120172018-08-012017Findsen, B. (2017). Learning later in life. In A. B. Knox, S. C. O. Conceição, & L. G. Martin (Eds.), Mapping the Field of Adult and Continuing Education An International Compendium (pp. 31–36). Stylus Publishing.978 1 62036 525 0https://hdl.handle.net/10289/12005The phrase "learning in later life" has assumed major significance for educators and allied professionals in their efforts to understand the dynamics of learning for older people across the globe. In earlier times, the phrase "educational gerontology" was used to describe a similar set of ideas but is now deemed too restrictive for the vast range of learning in which seniors participate, whether organized for them or with them, or self-initiated. The purpose of this article is to provide a solid platform for conceptualizing the complex array of learning opportunities open to older adults in diverse cultural contexts.application/pdfen© 2017 Stylus Publishing. Used with permission.critical gerontologyeducational gerontologylater life learningolder adultsseniors' educationthird ageChapter in Book