Scientists have long had one of the most admired careers
Thursday, June 26, 2014 - 16:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Scientists More Admired Now Than 15 Years Ago — Men of science now rank third in the latest admiration poll for the United States. In the esteem of their countrymen, scientists are exceeded only by two other professional groups: the black-robed paragons, the Justices of the Supreme Court, and the guardians of our health, the physicians. Admiration for scientists has increased noticeably over the past 15 years, according to the recent prestige poll analysis made by the National Opinion Research Center, an affiliate of the University of Chicago. — Science News Letter, July 11, 1964