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100 _aGargan, John J.
245 _aSpecifying elements of professionalism and the process of professionalism
260 _c1993
300 _ap.1861-884
520 _a"The redefinition of occupations as professions has been a defining characteristic of the past century. Professions are based in bodies of esoteric knowledge and related skills. Organizational structures associated with professions include advanced university programs and professional associations. Both the schools and the associations socialize neophyte and career professionals to exemplary practices and criteria of ethical behavior. Over time, the success of a profession depends upon developments in three domains of activity: theory generation, theory translation and advocacy, and theory implementation and routinization"
650 _aIntellectuals
650 _aProfessions
773 _aInternational Journal of Public Administration
909 _a26348
999 _c26348
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