The sociology of the professions / Keith M. Macdonald.

By:

Macdonald, Keith M [author]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London ; Sage, 1995.Description: xiii, 224 p. ; 24 cmISBN:

0803986343 (pbk)

Subject(s):

LOC classification:

HT687

Contents:

Sociological Analysis of the ProfessionsProfessions and Social StratificationThe Cultural Context of ProfessionsProfessions and the StatePatriarchy and the ProfessionsKnowledge and the ProfessionsA Professional Project - The Case of Accountancy

Summary: Macdonald guides the reader through the chief sociological approaches to the professions, addressing their strengths and weaknesses. The discussion is illustrated by examples from the professions in Britain, the United States and Europe. The social exclusivity that professions aim for is discussed in relation to social stratification, patriarchy and knowledge.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Main Library Open Shelf	HT687 MAC (Browse shelf(Opens below))	149871	Available		BK135825

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Macdonald guides the reader through the chief sociological approaches to the professions, addressing their strengths and weaknesses. The discussion is illustrated by examples from the professions in Britain, the United States and Europe. The social exclusivity that professions aim for is discussed in relation to social stratification, patriarchy and knowledge.

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