The Development of a Discipline
The History of the Political Studies Association
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 10. December 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
200 pages
978-1-4443-3210-0 (ISBN)
Description
By tracing the history of the PSA, The Development of a Discipline: The History of the Political Studies Association reveals the changing nature of the study of politics in Britain and the development of British higher education.
Shows how the PSA developed from a small elitist club to a highly professional discipline
Offers parallels to the development of the study of politics as a discipline in the UK
Appeal extends to those who study higher education and political scientists
Shows how the PSA developed from a small elitist club to a highly professional discipline
Offers parallels to the development of the study of politics as a discipline in the UK
Appeal extends to those who study higher education and political scientists
Reviews / Votes
"Others will also enjoy the book for its well-judged account of the association's history, its rich insights into disciplinary developments, and for Grant's perceptive, humane observations of the individuals involved." (Times Higher Education, 17 February 2011)More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Hoboken
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
376 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4443-3210-0 (9781444332100)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Wyn Grant is Professor of Politics at the University of Warwick and a member of the Population and Diseases Research Group in the Department of Biological Sciences. He is a former chair and president of the Political Studies Association, former president of the British Politics Group of the American Political Science Association, and a current member of the executive committee of the International Political Science Association. Grant has written extensively on political economy and comparative public policy.
Content
Tables, Boxes and Illustrations Preface
Chapter 1: The Emergence of a Discipline
Chapter 2: An Elitist Discipline? 1950-63
Chapter 3: The Stirrings of Discontent: 1964-75
Chapter 4: The Oxford-Led Insurgency: 1975
Chapter 5: An Activist and Expanding PSA: 1975-79
Chapter 6: Political Science in a Cold Climate: 1979-92
Chapter 7: A Work in Progress: 1993-2009
Chapter 8: Women and Diversity in British Political Science
Chapter 9: Conclusions: Confronting the Challenges
References
Index
Chapter 1: The Emergence of a Discipline
Chapter 2: An Elitist Discipline? 1950-63
Chapter 3: The Stirrings of Discontent: 1964-75
Chapter 4: The Oxford-Led Insurgency: 1975
Chapter 5: An Activist and Expanding PSA: 1975-79
Chapter 6: Political Science in a Cold Climate: 1979-92
Chapter 7: A Work in Progress: 1993-2009
Chapter 8: Women and Diversity in British Political Science
Chapter 9: Conclusions: Confronting the Challenges
References
Index