The Sociology of the Professions Kate Irving Drawing on the thought of

Drawing on the thought of some of the brightest lights of the twentieth century

Integrative and pluralistic in approach

voicing emotions

so the science of learning applies equally to them

The Sociology of the Professions Kate Irving Drawing on the thought ofThis textbook provides a systematic introduction, both conceptual and applied, to the sociology of the professions, addressing their strengths and weaknesses. This discussion is illustrated with 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