J. A. Jackson

Broschiertes Buch

Professions and Professionalization

Volume 3, Sociological Studies

Herausgeber: Jackson, J. A.

Beschreibung

This book was originally published in 1970. The concept of profession and the characteristics by which certain occupations are claimed to enjoy professional status is a highly appropriate example of the kind of conceptual area which this series aims to explore. As in the first two volumes, on Social Stratification and Migration, the purpose of this volume was to raise a number of questions about the adequacy of theoretical concepts used by sociologists and others to describe social phenomena. Each of the papers expresses a certain dissatisfaction with many of the basic assumptions, which were apparent in much of the literature. The editor in his introductory paper discusses some aspects of the relation of professions to the development of ideology and specified intellectual traditions in the universities. He raises a number of questions about the significance of different 'areas of competence' in which professionals practise in relation to the concerns of the wider society.

Autor

Researching and writing From Mail to Mountain was a labor of love for the author. Utilizing skills he developed through simultaneous public careers in the military, municipal firefighting, and as a university adjunct instructor, Mr. Jackson creatively relates the story of his father's service in the 10th Mountain Division during World War II in Italy. John's ability to draw readers in and hold their attention while relating the events during the division's Apennine Mountains and Po Valley campaigns establishes him as a highly skilled author.John's military career spanned twenty-eight years, including four years in the United States Air Force, followed by twenty-four years in the Army Reserve. Following his retirement in 2009 as a Master Sergeant (E-8), John worked for the Army Staff at the Pentagon for five years. During his military service and while working for Army Operations, John wrote and contributed to a range of documents including Army policies, intelligence reports, and NATO standards. As a decorated reservist, John supported the Army's European Command, including a one-year mobilization tour following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and later served a second tour at the Defense Intelligence Agency. John's love of history, respect for his father and others who have served, and close family ties inspired him to write From Mail to Mountain.While rising through the ranks as a municipal fire fighter, John became a state certified fire service trainer, later engaging in curriculum development and training for hazardous materials, terrorism, and emergency management for the State of Michigan. He served as a captain and interim chief before retiring from the fire service in 2008 as a Deputy Chief. John also pursued his Master's Degree in Human Resource Development (Leadership) and went on to teach business and leadership courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Eventually, utilizing his many years of experience, he became the Program Manager for an undergraduate public services degree program and transitioned the program to an online offering.Additional information about John and his book can be found at www.mailtomountain.com.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 236
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Januar 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 390g
• ISBN-13: 9780521136471
• ISBN-10: 0521136474
• Artikelnr.: 28985726