independent scholar

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
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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.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
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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

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