The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology

NY : Wiley, 2017.

Under the general editorship: G. Ritzer

The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology is the reference for students, researchers, librarians, and academics in the field. This ground-breaking project brings together specially commissioned entries written and edited by an international team of the world's best scholars and teachers. With over 1800 entries / 3.5 million words it will define the discipline of sociology for years to come and provides:

• Clear, concise, expert definitions and explanations of the key concepts written by leading scholars in the field
• An essential reference for expert and newcomer alike, with entries ranging from short definitions of key terms to extended explorations of major topics
• Materials that have historically defined the discipline, but also more recent developments, significantly updating the store of sociological knowledge
• Introductions to sociological theories and research that have developed outside of the United States and Western Europe
• Sophisticated cross-referencing and search facilities
• A timeline, lexicon by subject area, and extensive bibliographies
• Regular updates of new and revised entries and features

Chapters

Professionalization

Iarskaia-Smirnova E. R., Kononenko R. V., , in: The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology.: NY: Wiley, 2017. P. 1–3.

Functionalist sociologists have described professionalization as a positive and progressive force that fosters social change in ways that minimize social conflict and disintegration. The basis of professional practice was considered to be technical knowledge and the ideal of service. Early studies assumed a clear divide between the professions and occupations. Lists of traits were developed ...

Added: May 13, 2018

Keywords: sociology, encyclopedia