This book explains the episodic changes in the meaning of "profession" and its cognates in the United States from 1600 to the present. An introduction states the book's central theses, that the meaning of the word "profession" has changed episodically in American history, that these changes in meaning were directly informed by…

Presents article on future development of psychology as profession reprinted from first volume of "Journal of Consulting Psychology" published in 1937. Includes commentary which notes areas in which original article made correct predictions. Unforeseen developments, such as conflict between professional psychologists and those interested in…

Presents article on future of clinical psychology reprinted from first volume of "Journal of Consulting Psychology" published in 1937. Accompanying commentary looks at predictions made in original article that did not materialize. Notes that progress in field of clinical psychology has been uneven, with professional claims made by clinical…

This symposium includes the title article by Daniel Nelson and "Unions Need to Confront the Results of New Technology" (Dennis Chamot); "Technological Change and Unionization in the Service Sector" (Cynthia B. Costello); and "Globalization and the Worldwide Division of Labor" (Harley Shaiken). (SK)

This collection of the writings and speeches of Albert Shanker, long-time president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), focuses on his efforts in elevating the profession of teaching. As he contended and demonstrated, building teaching as a profession relied on the development of a strong union of teachers, the AFT. (SLD)

The historical linkages between woman-as-mother and woman-as-teacher are reviewed. The consequences of this connection are explored for women who have taught and for public education in the United States. (Author/MT)

Studies into the differential treatment given to male and female children in school, of images of males and females in school texts, and of the bias in career counseling are reviewed. The movement of women into the teaching force is viewed in relation to their traditional role as mothers. (JN)

Traces the historical development of instructional technology and human resources development (HRD) as professions out of the instructional media field. Highlights their differences and similarities as disciplines and as professions. The importance of instructional media, professional development, and professional cooperation are discussed. (JL)

Highlights the development of objective news reporting in commercial newspapers and the rise of journalism as a profession, legitimating its major institutional role as the self-announced protector of the public good. (JMF)

The author reviews the entry of women into the teaching profession in nineteenth-century America, noting that, while the primary motivation for encouraging women to teach was that they could be paid less than men, this economic justification was obscured by sentimental pronouncements about women's superior moral and nurturant power. (SJL)

Examines how the word "professionalization" is used within the social and political contexts in which teaching occurs, both historically and in current debates over educational reform. Argues that professionalization itself has no intrinsic meaning but is defined by the social, political, and economic relationships of a given society.…

This career booklet presents nine short biographies of women who began studying as mature students--after working or staying at home with their families--and were able to develop new careers in the less traditional female areas of work in technology and engineering. Aimed at women in their 30s and 40s, the booklet illustrates ways in which women…

The economic evolution of American women from the colonial era to 1984 is examined. The labor-scarce environment of the colonial era gave women access to any occupation they wished, e.g., field work, household manufacturing. With the Industrial Revolution, 1820-1865, the role of women changed. Industrialists hired women because they would work for…

The history of Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) programs is outlined. The areas in which teaching shortages continue to exist are identified and MAT programs are urged to work to alleviate these shortages. Teacher shortages for prison inmates, youngsters with reading and language handicaps, and ghetto children are described. (MLW)

If ever there ever was an unsung heroine in journalism, it was LaBerta Miller Phillips, who taught journalism and advised student publications at Fort Worth's segregated I.M. Terrell High School from 1922 to 1966. When asked how she was farsighted enough to be teaching journalism all those years when there were few jobs open to blacks in the…