Description:
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
Review Quotes:
"Others will also enjoy the book for its well-judged account of the association's history, its rich insights into disciplinary developments, and for Grant's perceptive, humane observations of the individuals involved." (Times Higher Education, 17 February 2011)