Political Science as a Profession
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European Political Science, 2010, 9, (S 1), S11-S21
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MENY, Yves, Political Science as a Profession, European Political Science, 2010, 9, (S 1), S11-S21 - https://hdl.handle.net/1814/16565
Abstract
A discipline cannot pretend to be such if political borders are reflected in its organisation, methodologies or practices. While pluralistic approaches are highly desirable, it is crucial for any discipline worthy of the name to profEssionalise itself. This article argues that in spite of imperfections, drawbacks and differentiated development, huge progress has been made towards this goal through the setting up of common standards, improved Ph.D. and post-doctoral training and international mobility. Cross-national organisations or pan-European programmes have played a major role in this (incomplete) transformation.