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The Development of a Discipline Wyn Grant

The Development of a Discipline By Wyn Grant

The Development of a Discipline by Wyn Grant

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* 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 .

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The Development of a Discipline: The History of the Political Studies Association by Wyn Grant

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

The Development of a Discipline Reviews

"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)

About Wyn Grant

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.

Table of Contents

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

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GOR012941892
9781444332100
1444332104
The Development of a Discipline: The History of the Political Studies Association by Wyn Grant
Wyn Grant
Political Studies Special Issues
Used - Like New
Paperback
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
2010-12-10
200
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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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