`The first large-scale, sustained, and comprehen- sive treatment of the professions in the 18th century...not simply pioneering but also readable and entertaini

The modern professions have a long history that predates the development of formal institutions and examinations in the nineteenth century. Long before the Vict

The modern professions have a long history that predates the development of formal institutions and examinations in the nineteenth century. Long before the Vict

This new history examines the development of the professions in England, centering on churchmen, lawyers, physicians, and teachers. Rosemary O'Day also offers a

The study of the social context of music must consider the day-to-day experiences of its practitioners; their economic, social, professional and artistic goals;