The Development of a Discipline

By tracing the history of the PSA, The Development of a Discipline: The History of the Political Studies Association reveals the changing nature of the study of politics in Britain and the development of British higher education. Shows how the PSA developed from a small elitist club to a highly professional discipline Offers parallels to the development of the study of politics as a discipline in the UK Appeal extends to those who study higher education and political scientists

Tables, Boxes and Illustrations Preface Chapter 1: The Emergence of a Discipline Chapter 2: An Elitist Discipline? 1950–63 Chapter 3: The Stirrings of Discontent: 1964–75 Chapter 4: The Oxford-Led Insurgency: 1975 Chapter 5: An Activist and Expanding PSA: 1975–79 Chapter 6: Political Science in a Cold Climate: 1979–92 Chapter 7: A Work in Progress: 1993–2009 Chapter 8: Women and Diversity in British Political Science Chapter 9: Conclusions: Confronting the Challenges References Index