The term "independent scholar" can also refer to someone who collects materials that are central to a discipline, and thereby becomes an expert in a way that's not typical of academic scholars. In many cases these collectors have jobs that are not related to the discipline. An independent scholar can also be a fan or student of a discipline who works in some non-academic job. I know one "independent scholar" who is a heart surgeon and rare book collector. Another works at a desk in a DC government agency. Both might claim or be given the title if, e.g., they appear at a conference that is mainly populated by scholars with academic jobs. Jon >"Independent Scholar" means either someone who does not need a job >or (more likely) someone who hasn't been able to get or keep one. >Ron (who speaks from experience here) > > >From: Alcohol and Drugs History Society >[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Robin Room >Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 4:13 AM >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: Re: commentary > >Maria -- > Michie Hesselbrock is very real. She teaches alcohol topics in >social work in Connecticut. ><http://www.chip.uconn.edu/people/profile%20pages/pe_michiehesselbrock.htm>http://www.chip.uconn.edu/people/profile%20pages/pe_michiehesselbrock.htm ><http://www.advance.uconn.edu/2002/020325/02032501.htm>http://www.advance.uconn.edu/2002/020325/02032501.htm > Robin > >PS: It has to depend on what you are good at. And perhaps also how >much you are willing to compromise (like making a living any other >way). > > > >From: Alcohol and Drugs History Society >[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Maria Swora >Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 12:46 AM >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: Re: commentary >Ron, Hesselbrock is a pseudonym, I think. I'm pretty sure I know >who wrote it (and would like to read it myself). Try your question >on the AA history list. > >Maria > >PS: Can one make a living as an independent scholar? > >Ron Roizen <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > >Anybody got a postable copy of this - or care to summarize? Thanks. Ron > >1. HESSELBROCK M. >This strange illness: alcoholism and bill w. >Addiction 2005;100:719-20. > > > >Maria G. Swora, Ph.D. MPH >Department of Sociology >Benedictine College >Atchison, Kansas 66002 > >Don't believe everything you think. >__________________________________________________ >Do You Yahoo!? >Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around >http://mail.yahoo.com