The Development of a Discipline: The History of the Political Studies Association (Political Studies Special Issues)

The Development of a Discipline: The History of the Political Studies Association (Political Studies Special Issues)

by WynGrant (Author)

Synopsis

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

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 212
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 10 Dec 2010

ISBN 10: 1444332104
ISBN 13: 9781444332100

Media Reviews
Others will also enjoy the book for its well-judged account of the association's history, its rich insights into disciplinary developments, and for Grant's perceptive, humane observations of the individuals involved. (Times Higher Education, 17 February 2011)
Author Bio
Wyn Grant is Professor of Politics at the University of Warwick and a member of the Population and Diseases Research Group in the Department of Biological Sciences. He is a former chair and president of the Political Studies Association, former president of the British Politics Group of the American Political Science Association, and a current member of the executive committee of the International Political Science Association. Grant has written extensively on political economy and comparative public policy.