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BL
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637992
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Schmidt, Jeff,1946-
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Disciplined minds : : a critical look at salaried professionals and the soul-battering system that shapes their lives /\ Jeff Schmidt.
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viii, 294 pages :: illustrations ;; 24 cm
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| ISBN
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0847693643
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: 9780847693641
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: 0742516857
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: 9780742516854
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Professionals. Timid professionals -- Ideological discipline -- Insiders, guests, and crashers -- Assignable curiosity -- The social significance concealment game -- The division of labor -- Selection. Opportunity -- Narrowing the political spectrum -- The primacy of attitude -- Examining the examination -- Gratuitous bias -- "Neutral" voices -- Subordination -- Resistance. Resisting indoctrination -- How to survive professional training with your values intact -- Now or never.
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| Abstract
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"The hidden root of much career dissatisfaction, argues Schmidt, is the professional's lack of control over the political component of his or her creative work. Many professionals set out to make a contribution to society and add meaning to their lives. Yet our system of professional education and employment abusively inculcates an acceptance of politically subordinate roles in which professionals typically do not make a significant difference, undermining the creative potential of individuals, organizations and even democracy." "Schmidt details the battle one must fight to be an independent thinker, showing how an honest reassessment of what it means to be a professional in today's corporate society can be remarkably liberating."--Jacket.
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Professions-- Social aspects-- United States.
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Professional education-- United States.
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Quality of work life-- United States.
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| Dewey Classification
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305.5/53/0973
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HT687.S35 2000
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