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Data from probability samples of U.S. graduate faculty in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, and political science are examined in order to determine whether variation in disciplinary consensus is associated with differences in status-attainment patterns. We argue that high levels of agreement on research priorities and techniques facilitate the accurate and early detection of scientific talent, and we suggest how variation in agreement might be reflected in status attainment models. The results are consistent with our suggestions, but they imply that substantial variation in consensus produces fairly small differences in the status attainment patterns we analyze. We briefly discuss similarities between our results and Turner's typology of contest and sponsored mobility.
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