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Neo-Weberianism, Professional Formation and the State: Inside the Black Box.
- Source :
- Professions & Professionalism; May2019, Vol. 9 Issue 2, p1-14, 14p
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- This paper outlines a neo-Weberian approach to state-sponsored social closure in professional formation. Despite its advantages, state decision-making is not typically well-defined or examined in neo-Weberian analyses. Neo-Weberianism is differentiated from Max Weber's own work on social action and rationality, which generally provides a more subtle interpretation of state socio-political processes. The paper explores how policy formation can be more incisively analyzed inside the black box of state decision-making from a Weberian perspective. This is exemplified by the passage of the 1858 Medical Act in the United Kingdom establishing the state-supported medical profession. While further work is necessary in filling in the black box, this paper charts an important future path for neo-Weberian analyses of professions, and their relationship with the state. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 18931049
- Volume :
- 9
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Professions & Professionalism
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 138049528
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.7577/pp.3190