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Record Nr.

UNINA9911018976903321

Autore

Demazière Didier

Titolo

Encyclopedia of Professionalization : Organization of Professions, Production of Professionalities and Growth of Professionalism

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Newark : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , 2024

©2025

ISBN

9781394332410

1394332416

9781394332427

1394332424

9781394332403

1394332408

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (331 pages)

Collana

ISTE Consignment Series

Altri autori (Persone)

WittorskiRichard

Soggetti

Professional education

Education

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Introduction -- Part 1. Professionalization, the Manufacturing of Professions --   Chapter 1. Professionalization, Practical Wisdom and Vulnerabilities --     1.1. Introduction --     1.2. Classic professionalization theories --       1.2.1. The functionalist theory --       1.2.2. The interactionist critique --       1.2.3. Andrew Abbott’s theory --     1.3. The protection of professions with prudential practice --       1.3.1. The fragilities of practical wisdom and the theory of professionalization --       1.3.2. The professionalization of American medicine --       1.3.3. Medicine and doctors according to Osler --       1.3.4. The “social case work” according to Mary Richmond --       1.3.5. Professionalization theories and historical facts --     1.4. Objectivity, professionalism metamorphoses and vulnerabilities --       1.4.1. The end of the golden age for professions --       1.4.2. Organizational professionalism, new public management and practical wisdom --       1.4.3. The stubborn mirage of the scientificity of practices --       1.4.4. Mobilizations and



challenges to professionality --     1.5. Conclusion --     1.6. References --   Chapter 2. Professionalization: The Mystery of Boundaries --     2.1. Professionalization as the selection of professions --       2.1.1. Professionalization for all? --       2.1.2. Is there a professions perimeter? --       2.1.3. At a distance from the arrival point: professional groups

Sommario/riassunto

This encyclopedia, directed by Jean-Marc Labat and coordinated by Didier Demazière and Richard Wittorski, explores the comprehensive landscape of sciences education and training. It delves into the organization of professions and the social dimensions of education, addressing themes such as professionalization theories, the creation of professions, and the evolving standards at work. The book examines the intersection of social policies, labor, and educational practices, offering insights into the dynamics of professional boundaries and autonomy. Intended for academics, educators, and policymakers, it aims to provide a critical analysis of the current state and future directions of professional education within societal contexts.