Careers of the Professoriate: Academic Pathways of the Linguists and Sociologists in Germany, France and the UK

This book examines career patterns of the professoriate, revealing models, structures, and rules that organize the professional lives and biographies of senior academics. It is based on a unique data set and will be of interest to higher education studies, linguists, sociologists, and academics.

Format: Hardback
Length: 137 pages
Publication date: 09 April 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate career patterns of the professoriate, unveiling a fascinating tapestry of professional trajectories that defy singularity. Drawing upon a unique data set encompassing nearly 2000 linguists and sociologists holding full professorships in Germany, France, and the UK in 2015, the authors embark on a profound analysis to unravel the intricacies of these academic journeys. With a strong foundation in social theory, they unveil models, structures, and rules that shape the professional lives and biographies of the most esteemed senior academics. This book serves as a groundbreaking empirical study, captivating the interests of specialists in higher education studies, linguists, sociologists, and all scholars engaged in academic pursuits.

The professoriate, a distinguished group of scholars, often presents a façade of specialized individualism within their respective fields. However, the truth lies in the diverse pathways they tread, far from being one-of-a-kind. By utilizing a unique data set, consisting of nearly 2000 linguists and sociologists holding full professorships in Germany, France, and the UK in 2015, the authors embark on a meticulous exploration to unravel the intricacies of these academic careers. With a strong foundation in social theory, they unveil a rich tapestry of models, structures, and rules that govern the professional lives and biographies of the most esteemed senior academics. This book stands as a groundbreaking empirical study, captivating the interests of specialists in higher education studies, linguists, sociologists, and all scholars engaged in academic pursuits.

The professoriate, a distinguished group of scholars, often presents a façade of specialized individualism within their respective fields. However, the truth lies in the diverse pathways they tread, far from being one-of-a-kind. By utilizing a unique data set, consisting of nearly 2000 linguists and sociologists holding full professorships in Germany, France, and the UK in 2015, the authors embark on a meticulous exploration to unravel the intricacies of these academic careers. With a strong foundation in social theory, they unveil a rich tapestry of models, structures, and rules that govern the professional lives and biographies of the most esteemed senior academics. This book stands as a groundbreaking empirical study, captivating the interests of specialists in higher education studies, linguists, sociologists, and all scholars engaged in academic pursuits.

The professoriate, a distinguished group of scholars, often presents a façade of specialized individualism within their respective fields. However, the truth lies in the diverse pathways they tread, far from being one-of-a-kind. By utilizing a unique data set, consisting of nearly 2000 linguists and sociologists holding full professorships in Germany, France, and the UK in 2015, the authors embark on a meticulous exploration to unravel the intricacies of these academic careers. With a strong foundation in social theory, they unveil a rich tapestry of models, structures, and rules that govern the professional lives and biographies of the most esteemed senior academics. This book stands as a groundbreaking empirical study, captivating the interests of specialists in higher education studies, linguists, sociologists, and all scholars engaged in academic pursuits.

Weight: 336g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031252402
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023