SociologyEducationPolitical Science
Colin D. Furness
2019.5.1Education for Information
tlooto Summary
The purpose of this review is to explore whether this classic sociological work, following its thirtieth birthday, might have new relevance to students and practitioners of both traditional and emerging information professions, given their rapidly changing work environments.
Abstract
Abbott’s seminal (1988) work in sociology, “The System of Professions”, has new relevance to the information professions in the 21st century. His model portrays professions locked in competition for jurisdiction over solvable problems, and librarianship figures prominently as a case exploration.
Citation format
FURNESS, Colin D. The system of professions. Education for Information, 2019, 35: 187–190.