01158pab a2200133 454500 180718b xxu||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d Fox Charles J. What do we mean when we say "Professionalism"?: a language usage analysis for public adminstration 22(1), Mar 1992, p.1-17 This paper analyses use of the term professionalism in public administration by language usage analysis - an interpretive methodology. It begins by arguing against state interpret of professionalism implied by the sociological model. It then explores various meaning of professionalism by using a series of antinomies: Professional - laity, professional amateur, achievement ascription, and professionals as new class in opposition to other classes. Each antinomy reveals meaning of professionalism that public administrators should avoid or embrace in their quest to make public administration a widely recognised profession. Conduding remarks suggest a particular definition of professionalism appropriate to public ad Public Administration -- Professions American Review of Public Administration 27559 27559 27559 0 0 0 0 IIPA IIPA 2018-07-19 AR27661 2018-07-19 2018-07-19 AR