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x, 189 p., [12] p. of plates : 25 cm "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."--Provided by publisher "To a large extent, an academic association reflects - rather than shapes - the evolutionary changes of a discipline it seeks to serve. Or sometimes, if it cannot properly anticipate changes, it may run the risk of falling behind. Founded in 1950 to develop and promote the study of politics, the Political Studies Association (PSA) has itself gone through fundamental changes over the course of its development as the current leading association in its field in the UK. By tracing the history of the PSA, The Development of a Discipline: The History of the Political Studies Association also reveals the evolution of the study of politics and internat

Author

Grant, Wyn

Publisher

Chichester, West Sussex ; Malden, MA: Wiley-Blackwell

Published

2010

Language

EN

ISBN

9781444332100

Subjects

Political Science, Social_sciences