Political Science as a Profession

• Published in: European political science Vol. 9; no. S1; pp. S11 - S21
• Main Author: Meny, Yves
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Palgrave Macmillan UK 01.11.2010; Palgrave Macmillan
• Subjects: Borders; Comparative Politics; Core curriculum; Cultural differences; Education; International relations; Labour mobility; Mobility; Original Article; Political Science; Political Science and International Relations; Political Science and International Studies; Political scientists; Political Theory; Politics; Professionalization; Professions; R&D; Research & development; Research programmes; Standardization; Studies; Training; standards; mobility; training; professionalisation

A discipline cannot pretend to be such if political borders are reflected in its organisation, methodologies or practices. While pluralistic approaches are highly desirable, it is crucial for any discipline worthy of the name to professionalise itself. This article argues that in spite of imperfecti...