Tracey Adams – författare

The Routledge Companion to the Professions and Professionalism is a state-of-the-art reference work which maps out the current developments and debates around the sociology of the professions, and how they relate to management and organizations.Supported by an international contributor team specializing in the disciplines of organizational studies and sociology, the collection provides extensive coverage of this field of research. It brings together the core concepts and issues, and has chapters on all the key aspects of professions in both the public and private sectors, including issues of governance and regulation. The volume closes with a set of international case studies which provide valuable practical insights into the subject.This Companion will be an indispensable reference source for students, scholars and educators within the social sciences, especially within management, organizational studies and sociology. It will also be highly relevant for those working and studying in the area of professional education.

This multidisciplinary Research Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the sociology of professions and their place in shaping society. Highlighting developments and cutting-edge research in the field, global contributors identify the challenges and opportunities impacting professionals, and the need for responsible leadership.An array of expert authors explore theoretical understandings of professions and technological and workplace transformations. They analyze professional development and professionalism, difficulties faced by healthcare workers in changing times and how social and geopolitical changes are affecting a wide range of occupations. Chapters investigate social inequalities, such as gender inclusivity in the workplace, regulatory barriers and mistrust from the COVID-19 pandemic spanning health, business, political science, history, anthropology and law. Ultimately, the Research Handbook identifies innovation in the professional sector and points to areas of future research from interprofessional working to transnationalism.Against the background of shifting understandings of professionalism and changing working conditions, this Research Handbook is a vital resource for scholars and students of sociology, organization studies, and business and management. Professionals and policymakers will also benefit from its valuable insights.