Ethics and Professionalism

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Summary: An inspiration as scholarship and promotion of an ideal
Review: I am filled with appreciation for the ideals and articulateness of the author of this book. The book argues for an appreciation of the potential of all work to be meaningful in a way that serves humanity in the best sense of professionalism. I think the section of the concluding chapter, "Dedication to Service," should be read aloud in a sacred ceremony by everyone entering any profession whatsoever. The book is comprehensive, balanced, and throughly researched. The author's humanity and commitment shine through, while also displaying his sensitivity to language, his reasonableness, and his wisdom. He is a true philosopher (and educator and scholar and humanist).

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Summary: Deserves to be knwn more widely
Review: It is an extraordinarily original book. I have used its structure both in my book Ethical Choices in Business ( Sage 2003)and in teaching.It has undoubtedly a Marxist flavour. But it provides great insight into the sociology pf professionalism in a capitalist environment. Showing the fragility of professional ethics in a free marekt system it provides a chareacterisitc explanation to the events of Enron and the World.com I was expecting wide acquaintence with this book in the USA durng my recent lecture tour. But I found that it was practically unknown. The author should write more often to further the theme of this book