Tracy Hayes

Dr Bear and the adventure Bears

‘Hello, I see you have a bear on your stand. Why is that?’ I ask the man behind the table which is loaded with academic journals, books and promotional literature for delegates at RGS-IBG 2017 Conf...

Informal education, childhood and youth: geographies, histories, practices

A new book to read and review! For an avid collector, with an ever-increasing library reflecting a diverse and eclectic taste in literary works, opening the cover and savouring the smell of a freshly printed book is an exciting moment. With this book it is a moment worth savouring: the cover is beautifully designed with two photos that capture the historical evolution of informal education. Venturing further in the reader discovers an interesting collection of enticingly titled chapters that aim to investigate the ‘…learning practices that emphasise dialogue and learning through everyday life’ (quote from the book cover). This innovative book has a clear focus on informal educational practices, explored through a number of examples from both historical and geographical contexts. The editors are well-known and highly respected for their research and teaching in Human Geography, with extensive publication records and regular contributions at conferences and seminars. Their expertise is reflected within the variety of topics covered in the book.