The sociology of the professions

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Title:

Author:

Macdonald, Keith M.

ISBN:

9780803986336

9780803986343

Personal Author:

Macdonald, Keith M.

Publication Information:

London ; Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage, 1995.

Physical Description:

xiii, 224 p. ; 24 cm.

Contents:

1. Sociological analysis of the professions -- 2. Professions and social stratification -- 3. The cultural context of professions -- 4. Professions and the state -- 5. Patriarchy and the professions -- 6. Knowledge and the professions -- 7. A professional project - the case of accountancy.

Subject Term:

Professions.

Professions -- Sociological aspects.

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Summary

This much-needed book provides a systematic introduction, both conceptual and applied, to the sociology of the professions.

Keith Macdonald guides the reader through the chief sociological approaches to the professions, addressing their strengths and weaknesses. The discussion is richly illustrated by examples from and comparisons between the professions in Britain, the United States and Europe, relating their development to their cultural context. The social exclusivity that professions aim for is discussed in relation to social stratification, patriarchy and knowledge, and is thoroughly illustrated by reference to examples from medicine and other established professions, such as law and architecture. The themes of the book are drawn together in a final chapter by means of a case study of accountancy.