1. Gorman EH, Sandifur RL. “Golden age,” quiescence, and revival: how the sociology of professions became the study of knowledge-based work. Work Occup 2011; 38: 275–302.
2. Selznick P. Leadership in administration: a social interpretation. Berkley, Calif: University of California Press, 1984.
3. Reinisch AI. The human-animal bond: a benefit or threat to the integrity of the veterinary profession? Can Vet J 2009; 50: 713–718.
4. Leighton FA. Veterinary medicine and the lifeboat test: a perspective on the social relevance of the veterinary profession in the 21st century. Can Vet J 2004; 45: 259–263.
5. Kohn R. Tarnished brass: is the U.S. military profession in decline? World Affairs 2009; 171: 73–83.
6. Larson MS. The rise of professionalism: a sociological analysis. Berkeley, Calif: University of California Press, 1977.
7. AVMA. Market research statistics—U.S. veterinarians—2013. Available at: https://www.avma.org/KB/Resources/Statistics/Pages/Market-research-statistics-US-veterinarians.aspx. Accessed Jan 16, 2014.
8. AVMA. Member center. Available at: https://www.avma.org/Members/Pages/default.aspx. Accessed Jan 16, 2014.
9. AVMA Workforce Advisory Group. Implications of the 2013 Veterinary Workforce Study and recommendations for future actions. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2013; 242: 1516–1521.
10. Segal D. High debt and falling demand trap new vets. New York Times, 2013;Feb 23:BU1.
Advertisement