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The Sociology of the Professions Kate Irving common beliefs about intelligenceThis textbook provides a systematic introduction, both conceptual and applied, to the sociology of the professions, addressing their strengths and weaknesses. This discussion is illustrated with examples from and comparisons between the professions in Britain, the United States and Europe, relating their development to their cultural context. The social exclusivity that professions aim for is discussed in relation to social stratification, patriarchy