The three dimensions of learning: Contemporary learning theory in the tension field between the cognitive, the emotional, and the social

Three Dimensions of Learning: Contemporary learning theory in the tension field between the cognitive, the emotional and the social by Knud Illeris intends to “present a generally accessible, coherent understanding of human learning...and attempts to cover the whole subject area in accordance with current knowledge in this field” (p. 21). With this ambitious intention, Illeris provides a comprehensive review of learning theory. Initially, Illeris examines each dimension of cognitive, emotional and social learning separately. Later, Illeris integrates the separate dimensions to explain the complex learning process as one whole.