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Explores the Members of Parliament (MPs) of Denmark as political professionals & as a political class. The country's parliamentary system & electoral system during the last centuries are summarized, & the dimensions of professionalization of MPs include increased workloads, increased resources under their command, income, & status-based or intellectual professionalization. Professional politicians compose a small group, & their political recruitment & careers are analyzed for educational & occupational backgrounds & political experience. Income levels for professional politicians are compared with attention to outside financial sources & comparisons with private sector wages. Conclusions are drawn concerning Danish political culture & its professional politicians. 7 Tables, 1 Figure, 35 References. L. Collins Leigh