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'''Robert Jan (Rob) Mokken''' (Born [[Jakarta]], April 28, 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]].


== Biography ==
Mokken studied from 1949 to 1952 at the [[Royal Netherlands Naval College]] in Den Helder. In 1957 he obtained his bachelor degree in Political and Social sciences at the [[University of Amsterdam]], his master degree in 1961, and in 1970 he obtained his PhD with the thesis entitled "A theory and procedure of scale analysis: with applications in political research."
Born in [[Jakarta]], Mokken started to studied 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 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>


In 1954 MOkken started as research assistant at the [[University of Amsterdam]]. From 1961 to 1966 he worked at the [[Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica]]. After an other 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. In 1994 he has retired, and is still working as a ICT consultant concerning statistical and quantitative methods.
In 1954 Mokken started as research assistant at the [[University of Amsterdam]]. From 1961 to 1966 he worked at the [[Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica]]. After an other 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 where [[Frans Stokman]] (1977), [[Robert de Hoog]] (1978), [[Willem Saris]] (1979), and [[Meindert Fennema]] (1981).<ref name="MGP"/> In 1994 he has retired, and is still working as a ICT consultant concerning statistical and quantitative methods.


Mokken in 1971 published the book "Theory and procedure of scale analysis' in which he proposed a measure that was later named after him: the [[Mokken scale]].
Mokken in 1971 published the book "Theory and procedure of scale analysis' in which he proposed a measure that was later named after him: the [[Mokken scale]].


In 1990 Mokken was awarded a knighthood in the [[Order of Orange-Nassau]]. Among his about 20 PhD students, where Meindert Fennema, William E. Saris and Frans Stokman.
In 1990 Mokken was awarded a knighthood in the [[Order of Orange-Nassau]].


== Publications ==
== Publications ==

Revision as of 22:34, 26 September 2013

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

Born in Jakarta, Mokken started to studied 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 supervision of Jan Hemelrijk.[1]

In 1954 Mokken started as research assistant at the University of Amsterdam. From 1961 to 1966 he worked at the Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica. After an other 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 where Frans Stokman (1977), Robert de Hoog (1978), Willem Saris (1979), and Meindert Fennema (1981).[1] In 1994 he has retired, and is still working as a ICT consultant concerning statistical and quantitative methods.

Mokken in 1971 published the book "Theory and procedure of scale analysis' in which he proposed a measure that was later named after him: the Mokken scale.

In 1990 Mokken was awarded a knighthood in the Order of Orange-Nassau.

Publications

Mugs 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 et al.
  • 1997. Technologie en management: bestuursstructuren in industriële ondernemingens. With B.L. Icke and H. Disk.

References

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  1. ^ a b Robert J. Mokken at Mathematics Genealogy Project.
  2. ^ Mokken, R.J. List of Publications at National Library of the Netherlands. Accessed 20 December 2009.
  3. ^ CURRICULUM VITAE PROF. DR. ROBERT J. MOKKEN Accessed 20 December 2009.
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