Rise of Professional Society England Since, 1880

This long awaited sequel to The Origins of Modern English Society explores the rise of 'the forgotten middle class' to show a new principle of social organization. The Rise of Professional Society lays out a stimulating and controversial framework for the study of British society, challenging accepted paradigms based on class analysis. Perkins argues that the non-capitalist 'professional class' represents a new principle of social organization based on trained expertise and meritocracy, a 'forgotten middle class' conveniently overlooked by classical social theorists. Students of British history will find this an interesting and enlightening addition to their degree course studies.Perkin, Harold James is the author of 'Rise of Professional Society England Since, 1880' with ISBN 9780415301787 and ISBN 0415301785.