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The Development of a Discipline: The History of the Political Studies Association
Wyn Grant
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Description for The Development of a Discipline: The History of the Political Studies Association
Paperback. * 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 . Series: Political Studies Special Issues. Num Pages: 200 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 171 x 9. Weight in Grams: 372.
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
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
Series
Political Studies Special Issues
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781444332100
SKU
V9781444332100
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Ref
99-1
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 ... Read more
Reviews for The Development of a Discipline: The History of the Political Studies Association
"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)