This discussion of "what is a lost graduate" reminds me of the book,
"Disciplined Minds" by Jeff Schmidt
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Disciplined-Minds-Critical-Professionals-Soul-Battering/dp/0742516857/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1226247801&sr=8-1
In this book he argues that scientists and engineers provide cheap labour
and are attracted by the promise of a permanent tenured positon that very
few will ever achieve.
It is a thought provoking read, whether you agree with the conclusions or not.
Avril
http://understandingcancer.co.uk
Next Course - Aberdeen - Saturday the 29th of Novebmer 2008.
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