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'''Robert Jan (Rob) Mokken''' (born 28 April 1929) is a Dutch [[political scientist]] and Emeritus Professor of Political Science and Methodology at the [[University of Amsterdam]]. |
'''Robert Jan (Rob) Mokken''' (born 28 April 1929) is a Dutch [[political scientist]] and Emeritus Professor of Political Science and Methodology at the [[University of Amsterdam]]. |
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Born in [[Batavia, Dutch East Indies]], Mokken began his studies at the [[Royal Netherlands Naval College]] in Den Helder from 1949 to 1952. He proceeded to study at the [[University of Amsterdam]], where in 1957 he obtained his BA in Political and Social sciences, in 1961 his MA, and in 1970 his PhD with the thesis entitled "A theory and procedure of scale analysis: with applications in political research" under the supervision of [[Jan Hemelrijk]].<ref name="MGP">[http://www.genealogy.math.ndsu.nodak.edu/id.php?id=122651 Robert J. Mokken] at Mathematics Genealogy Project.</ref> |
Born in [[Batavia, Dutch East Indies]], Mokken began his studies at the [[Royal Netherlands Naval College]] in Den Helder from 1949 to 1952. He proceeded to study at the [[University of Amsterdam]], where in 1957 he obtained his BA in Political and Social sciences, in 1961 his MA, and in 1970 his PhD with the thesis entitled "A theory and procedure of scale analysis: with applications in political research" under the supervision of [[Jan Hemelrijk]].<ref name="MGP">[http://www.genealogy.math.ndsu.nodak.edu/id.php?id=122651 Robert J. Mokken] at Mathematics Genealogy Project.</ref> |
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In 1954 Mokken started as research assistant at the [[University of Amsterdam]]. From 1961 to 1966 he worked at the [[Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica]]. After another three years at the University of Amsterdam as a research assistant, in 1970 he was appointed Professor at the University of Amsterdam in Political and Social Science, and since 1979 in Political Science and Methodology. Among his about 20 doctoral students were [[Frans Stokman]] (1977), [[Robert de Hoog (scientist)|Robert de Hoog]] (1978), [[Willem Saris]] (1979), and [[Meindert Fennema]] (1981).<ref name="MGP"/> In 1994 he retired |
In 1954, Mokken started as a research assistant at the [[University of Amsterdam]]. From 1961 to 1966, he worked at the [[Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica]]. After another three years at the University of Amsterdam as a research assistant, in 1970, he was appointed Professor at the University of Amsterdam in Political and Social Science, and since 1979 in Political Science and Methodology. Among his about 20 doctoral students were [[Frans Stokman]] (1977), [[Robert de Hoog (scientist)|Robert de Hoog]] (1978), [[Willem Saris]] (1979), and [[Meindert Fennema]] (1981).<ref name="MGP"/> In 1994, he retired and is still working as an ICT consultant concerning statistical and quantitative methods. |
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Mokken published the book ''Theory and |
Mokken published the book ''Theory and Procedure of Scale Analysis'', in 1971, in which he proposed a measure later named after him: the [[Mokken scale]]. |
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In 1990 Mokken was awarded a knighthood in the [[Order of Orange-Nassau]]. |
In 1990, Mokken was awarded a knighthood in the [[Order of Orange-Nassau]]. |
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== Publications == |
== Publications == |
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Mokken has published several books<ref>[https://opc-kb.oclc.org/DB=1/SET=3/TTL=1/REL?PPN=070666202 Mokken, R.J.] List of Publications at National Library of the Netherlands. Accessed 20 December 2009.</ref> and many articles.<ref>[http://staff.science.uva.nl/~mokken/data/FullCV_RJM.pdf CURRICULUM VITAE PROF. DR. ROBERT J. MOKKEN] Accessed 20 December 2009.</ref> A selection: |
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* 1971. ''A theory and procedure of scale analysis with applications in political research'' |
* 1971. ''A theory and procedure of scale analysis with applications in political research'' |
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* 1975. ''Graven naar macht: op zoek naar de kern van de Nederlandse economie''. With H.M. Helmers, R.C. Plijter & F.N. Stokman. |
* 1975. ''Graven naar macht: op zoek naar de kern van de Nederlandse economie''. With H.M. Helmers, R.C. Plijter & F.N. Stokman. |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* [http://staff.science.uva.nl/~mokken/ Robert J(an) Mokken] profile, University of Amsterdam |
* [http://staff.science.uva.nl/~mokken/ Robert J(an) Mokken] profile, University of Amsterdam |
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* [http://albumacademicum.uva.nl/ |
* [http://albumacademicum.uva.nl/id/id001851 Prof. dr. R.J. Mokken, 1929 -] at the [[University of Amsterdam]] ''Album Academicum'' website |
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[[Category:Royal Netherlands Naval College alumni]] |
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[[Category:University of Amsterdam alumni]] |
[[Category:University of Amsterdam alumni]] |
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[[Category:Knights of the Order of Orange-Nassau]] |
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[[Category:People from Batavia, Dutch East Indies]] |
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Latest revision as of 16:36, 8 May 2024
Robert Jan (Rob) Mokken (born 28 April 1929) is a Dutch political scientist and Emeritus Professor of Political Science and Methodology at the University of Amsterdam.
Biography
[edit]Born in Batavia, Dutch East Indies, Mokken began his studies at the Royal Netherlands Naval College in Den Helder from 1949 to 1952. He proceeded to study at the University of Amsterdam, where in 1957 he obtained his BA in Political and Social sciences, in 1961 his MA, and in 1970 his PhD with the thesis entitled "A theory and procedure of scale analysis: with applications in political research" under the supervision of Jan Hemelrijk.[1]
In 1954, Mokken started as a research assistant at the University of Amsterdam. From 1961 to 1966, he worked at the Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica. After another three years at the University of Amsterdam as a research assistant, in 1970, he was appointed Professor at the University of Amsterdam in Political and Social Science, and since 1979 in Political Science and Methodology. Among his about 20 doctoral students were Frans Stokman (1977), Robert de Hoog (1978), Willem Saris (1979), and Meindert Fennema (1981).[1] In 1994, he retired and is still working as an ICT consultant concerning statistical and quantitative methods.
Mokken published the book Theory and Procedure of Scale Analysis, in 1971, in which he proposed a measure later named after him: the Mokken scale.
In 1990, Mokken was awarded a knighthood in the Order of Orange-Nassau.
Publications
[edit]Mokken has published several books[2] and many articles.[3] A selection:
- 1971. A theory and procedure of scale analysis with applications in political research
- 1975. Graven naar macht: op zoek naar de kern van de Nederlandse economie. With H.M. Helmers, R.C. Plijter & F.N. Stokman.
- 1997. Technologie en management: bestuursstructuren in industriële ondernemingens. With B.L. Icke and H. Disk.
References
[edit]- ^ a b Robert J. Mokken at Mathematics Genealogy Project.
- ^ Mokken, R.J. List of Publications at National Library of the Netherlands. Accessed 20 December 2009.
- ^ CURRICULUM VITAE PROF. DR. ROBERT J. MOKKEN Accessed 20 December 2009.
External links
[edit]- Robert J(an) Mokken profile, University of Amsterdam
- Prof. dr. R.J. Mokken, 1929 - at the University of Amsterdam Album Academicum website
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