ABSTRACT
Since the defi nition of professional representation was initially proposed, various studies investigating the theoretical relevance of the concept in different professional environments have revealed a number of unexpected diffi culties. These diffi culties raise further questions concerning the relation between social representation and professional representation: Are these two categories complementary or exclusive of one another? This chapter attempts to briefl y answer the question, presenting the current thinking on this subject within the REPERE-CREFI-T team directed by Mr. Bataille.1
