Instruction: I am looking for a deep graduate level answer that reflects a critical understanding of the fundamental issues related to the question. Demonstrate your understanding of the issues from the authors perspective before proceeding to analyze/critique. Please adhere strictly to APA 7 style.1.   

Use your understanding of the analysis of some key Understandings for the Field of Practice (Butterwick and Egan, 2010) to answer the question: What is the sociology of Adult and Continuing Education? Use other related literature from peer-reviewed articles.