Power and the Professions in Britain 1700-1850 (Paperback, Revised)

'Not simply pioneering, but also readable and entertaining.'-F M L Thompson, University of London
This book identifies the growth of the professions as a key element in Britain's modernization from 1700 to 1850. Professional power depended ultimately upon public trust in specialist knowledge, but the professions were subjected to a torrent of ridicule and satire. This analysis of the rise of the professions during this period centres on a discussion of the philosophical questions arising from the complex relationship between power and knowledge.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 1999
First published:	1995
Authors:	Penelope J. Corfield
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	270
Edition:	Revised
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-22265-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > General Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Work & labour Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Social classes > General Books > History > British & Irish history > General Books > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy
LSN:	0-415-22265-6
Barcode:	9780415222655

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