Elaborating Professionalism: Studies in Practice and Theory - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9400733607 ISBN 13 : 9789400733602

Editeur : Springer, 2012

Synopsis

What are the future possibilities for the standing of professional practice as it faces growingly problematic markets for services, complex demands for managerial accountability and control, and problematic circumstances and expectations in its ethical and self-regulative governance? New sources of inspiration may be needed if professionalism is to be either a viable or desirable form for the social organisation of work in the coming years of potentially deep economic and social change. Set in the UK, South Africa, Australia and the USA, the empirical studies included elaborate problematic situations of professional practice concerning issues of identity and knowledge. The theoretical studies explore the notion of generic processes; elaborate the plurality of notions of professional practice; theorise the hybridisation witnessed in inter-professional and cross-disciplinary team work; and outline new theoretical departures relating to these. Elaborating professionalism also raises important methodological issues relating to professionalism as ethical practice. The book offers valuable resources to enrich practice, and provokes thought and new ideas about professionalism.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Exploring the issue of the nature and standing of professional practitioners such as lawyers and doctors, this volume uses empirical studies and theoretical papers to assess what the future holds for this vital set of skilled workers in a changing world.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Springer
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9400733607
• ISBN 13: 9789400733602
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Éditeur: Kanes Clive
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