Shaping the Profession – And Reshaping Socio-Political Inclusion

Resumen

The figure of the “professional” looms large in contemporary neoliberal societies as an
ideal for economic activity and socio-political inclusion, and even as a model for individual
self-development, in spheres of existence extending far beyond the limited circle
of the specific types of (traditional and liberal) occupations. But how and when did this
figure arise? What has led professional activity to become such an essential part of our
personal, social, moral, economic, and political life?

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