On the fence of legitimacy : a framework for understanding and assessing the legitimacy of new academic disciplines in U.S. higher education

Author

Karin Diann Bump, University at Albany, State University of New YorkFollow

Date of Award

1-1-2009

Language

English

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

College/School/Department

Department of Educational Policy and Leadership

Content Description

1 online resource (viii, 251 pages)

Dissertation/Thesis Chair

Kevin Kinser

Committee Members

Daniel Levy, Gilbert Valverde

Keywords

Academic Disciplines, Equine Studies, HIgher Education, Legitimacy, Undergraduate, Universities and colleges, Learning and scholarship

Subject Categories

Educational Administration and Supervision | Higher Education | Organizational Behavior and Theory

Abstract

Legitimacy is a concept frequently employed but rarely discussed in more than vague terms (Suchman1995, Hybels 1994). Consequently, this research seeks to develop a clearer understanding of the ways new disciplines become established within a sociological framework of legitimacy. Two theoretical models are used in this study through an approach that melds key aspects of each; the presence of three levels (Suchman 1995) and six sources (Boulding 1971) of legitimacy. Unique to Boulding's model is the purposeful inclusion of internal views of legitimacy as most discussions of legitimacy focus on external views.

Recommended Citation

Bump, Karin Diann, "On the fence of legitimacy : a framework for understanding and assessing the legitimacy of new academic disciplines in U.S. higher education" (2009). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 14.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/14