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    SIMON
    FRA SEF
    UNIVERSITY
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    . Michael
    J
    4thOctober.1966
    The Faculty of Arts, at its meeting on Monday
    26th September, recommended that Michael J. Mulkay, B.A.
    (Sociology) 1st class Honours (London), for the M.A. degree.
    The details are as follows:-
    Residenc e
    1 calendar year at S.F.U.
    Courses
    801 Sociological and Anthropological Theory
    (Systems and Models in Sociological Theory)
    891 Master's Seminar
    (The Concept of Power)
    893 Readings in Sociology
    (Two courses: Ideology and Social Change
    Science and Society
    Thesis: Supervising Committee
    T.B. Bottomore
    Title:
    "The Recruitment of Scientists: A
    Case Study in Canada"
    Final Exam. Examining Committee
    T.B. Bottomore
    I. Neustadt
    Thesis Defence. Passed.
    . . . . . . . . . .
    T.B. Bottomore
    TBB/vs
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    SIMON
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    DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE,
    SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY
    T. B. Boii
    '
    ,aore, Head
    FRASER UNIVERSITY
    BURNABY 2, BRITISH COLUMBIA
    Telephone 291.3111
    A rea code 601
    Report on the Course Work corp1eted by-Michael
    J.
    Mulkay in partial fulfilment of the require-
    ment for the degree
    of.Master.
    of Arts
    The candidate has cor.plted the following courses:
    Mark
    801 Sociological and Anthropological Theory
    (Systems and Models in Sociological Theory)
    A
    891 Master's Seminar
    (The Concept of Power)
    B
    893 Readings in Sociology
    W
    (Two courses: Ideology and Social Change
    A
    Science and Society
    A
    The candidate's work in these courses has been of a.
    high standard and he has satisfied the requirements
    for the degree.
    T.B. Bottomore
    Professor of Sociology
    Supervisor.
    Recommended to Senate for the degree of Master of Arts
    by the Faculty of Arts September 26; 1966.
    D. P. Robertson
    Secretary
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    SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
    BURNABY 2, BRITISH COLUMBIA
    PEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
    SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY
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    TELEPHONE: 291.3111
    Report on the Thesis submitted by Michael
    J. Mulkay in partial fulfilment of the
    requirements for the degree of Masr.of Arts
    We have examined the thesis entitled "The Recruitment
    of Scientists: A Case Study in Canada" submitted by Michael J.
    Mulkay for the degree of Master of Arts of Simon Fraser University.
    The thesis comprises two parts. The first is a general
    survey of the studies which have been made, principally in North
    .
    America, of the recruitment of natural scientists, in relation to
    the growth of science in the universities, government and industry.
    In this part the candidate has also set out and discussed the
    conceptual framework which has guided his own investigation. The
    second part of the thesis presents the results of an original study
    of a sample of first year undergraduates in Arts and Science at
    Simon Fraser University. The object of the investigation was to test
    a number of assumptions about the social and psychological factors
    which influence the choice of areas of study, and the choice of
    occupations; and particularly to examine any significant differences
    in this respect between the Arts and Science students. In his
    conclusions the candidate makes use of the results of his general
    survey and of his empirical inquiry to indicate some practical
    implications for the future recruitment of scientists in Canada.
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    SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
    SURNABY 2. BRITISH COLUMBIA
    DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
    SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY
    TELEPHONE: 291-31 It
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    The thesis is distinguished by its systematic
    exposition and clarity of expression. In his general survey
    the candidate shows that he is well acquainted with the existing
    material on the subject and he uses it in an imaginative manner.
    His own empirical study is well conceived and ably carried Out.
    It represents a useful new contribution to our understanding of
    the processes of recruitment of scientists. The candidate displays
    good critical judgement, and a sound appreciation of the directions
    in which this research could fruitfully be pursued further.
    In a lengthy oral examination we made a number of
    critical observations, especially with regard to the candidate's
    treatment of the relation between the development of science and
    changes in the structure of Canadian society, which we thought
    should have been discussed more fully. The candidate replied
    adequately to these criticisms in justifying the approach which he
    had adopted.
    The general standard of the thesis is high, and the
    candidate is to be commended upon completing a substantial piece of
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    SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
    BURNABY 2, BRITISH COLUMBIA
    DEPARTMENT
    OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
    SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY
    TELEPHONE: 291-31 It
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    work of this quality within the minimum period of twelve
    months. The thesis provides a sound basis for any further
    work by the candidate in the field of the
    sociology
    of science.
    We recommend that the degree of Master of Arts be
    conferred upon the candidate.
    .
    2nd September, 1966
    1. Neüstadt
    Professor of Sociology.
    Head of the Department of
    Sociology.
    University of Leicester.
    T.B. Bottomore
    Professor of Sociology.
    Head of the Department of Political
    Science, Sociology and Anthropology.
    Simon Fraser University.
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