| Acknowledgments | |
| Ch. 1 | Introduction: Professionals and the Character of American Democracy | 3 |
| Pt. 1 | The Professional Stratum in America | 21 |
| Ch. 2 | Professions as Organization and Status Category | 23 |
| Ch. 3 | Professions in the Political Economy I: Spheres and Sectors | 45 |
| Ch. 4 | Professions in the Political Economy II: Markets | 66 |
| Ch. 5 | Culture and Politics | 81 |
| Ch. 6 | The Rhythms of Political Change | 104 |
| Pt. 2 | Experts, Intellectuals, and Professionals | 127 |
| Ch. 7 | The Influence of Policy Experts | 129 |
| Ch. 8 | The Moral Imagination of Intellectuals | 150 |
| Ch. 9 | Professionals and Politics in Postindustrial Societies | 175 |
| Ch. 10 | Conclusion: The Transformation of the Professional Middle Class and the Future of Intellectuals | 202 |
| Notes | 213 |
| Index | 265 |
