The Development of a Discipline

The History of the Political Studies Association
1. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-1-4443-3210-0
Verlag: Wiley

Buch, Englisch, 200 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 244 mm, Gewicht: 376 g

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

Autoren/Hrsg.

Grant, Wyn

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Über Autor(innen)

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.