Description
Book SynopsisThis Element engages with fundamental questions concerning the future trajectory of professions as a distinct occupational category and of the formal organizations, which represent, employ or host professionals. It begins with a literature review that identifies a functionalist, power and institutionalist lens for the study of professional occupations and organizations. It then reviews a series of challenges which face the contemporary professions. Finally, the Element explores contemporary developments in the worlds of professions applying three units of analysis: macro (professional occupations and their associations), meso (professional organizations) and micro (professional workers).
Table of Contents1. An introduction and overview; 2. Three lenses for studying professional occupations and organizations; 3. The demise of the professions?; 4. Professional occupations; 5. Professional organizations; 6. Professional workers; 7. Conclusions.
