Essays and Research Papers on Biographies

This 7 page paper looks at the life of this female writer and founder of the National Organisation for Women (NOW). An important influence on the recognition of women's rights this paper looks at her life, how her career started and the changes this career caused in her own life. The bibliography cites 5 sources. ...

A 7 page comparison that looks at Langdon Gilkey's autobiographical account of life in a Japanese internment camp, Shantung Compound, and Mary Gordon's novel concerning an embittered young woman who must learn to cope with life, Final Payment. The writer argues that these two very different works come to similar conclusions concerning the nature ...

A 5 page paper which discusses the lives of Laura Ingalls Wilder and Ida B. Wells and illustrates women during the Gilded Age. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page review of the career of Lee Iacocca. Traces his rise to the presidency of Ford Motor Corporation, his dismissal from that position, and his subsequent presidency of Chrysler Corporation. Notes Iacocca's greatest accomplishments as the Ford Mustang and the Chrysler Mini-Van. Based largely on "Iacocca, An Autobiography". No ...

A 5 page paper which discusses two forms of acculturation that appear in "Black Elk Speaks" translated by John Neihardt. These conditions are then compared to similar realities presented in "Bread Givers" by Anzia Yezierska. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper looks at the book by Glen Jeansonne; Messiah of the Masses: Huey P. Long and the Great Depression" in order to consider the life of this controversial man. The paper looks at the man who fought for the underprivileged by way of health and educational provision as well as employment ...

(8 pp) Women have readily been acknowledged as creative agents in a biological sense. It is only within the last fifty years that women have been acknowledged for the full range of creativity which they have, and are able to access. Jane Goodall is one of those women who has ...

This five page paper presents a discussion on the life and times of John D. Rockefeller. Bibliography lists two sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the life and character of John D. Rockefeller. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper which analyzes the ideas presented in "Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston and then compares them with ideas presented in the film "Raise the Red Lantern." Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

This 12 page paper provides an overview of the life and career of William Randolph Hearst, with a focus on his philosophy towards the news. This paper considers the development of Hearst's journalistic career and the impact that he played in the field of journalism. This paper especially considers the way in which ...

This 7 page paper considers the issue of the reputation of Richard III. For centuries, historians and writers of historical fiction have considered the reputation of Richard III, and have offered dichotomous perspectives on this British monarch's actions, his beliefs, and even his religious ideologies. While some claimed that Richard was one of the most ...

An 8 page review of Leon Sullivan's autobiography Moving Mountains. Sullivan, as the first black board member at GM, consistently used his influence to compel corporate America to act in a social responsible manner toward minorities, not only in this country, but also in South Africa. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper looks firstly at biographical information on Hemmingway, and then continues with an examination of his work by using two examples, 'Big Two-hearted River' and 'The Sun Also Rises'. The paper then looks at how we might be able to interpret these works using the examples of literal and figurative levels ...

7 pages in length. By looking at the life and work of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, one will gain a significant understanding of how important she has been to the legal system in particular, as well as the entire population in general. Her firm stand upon tough issues that might otherwise be ...

A 5 page analysis of Maria Elena Lucas' Forged under the Sun, which is a moving autobiography that details the life of a courageous, intelligent woman whose indomitable spirit overcame incredible obstacles. From a life of abject poverty and denigration, Maria Elena consistently persevered, creating a life for herself and her children, which resulted ...

A 6 page review and analysis of Sir Isaiah Berlin's study of the work and life of Karl Marx. The writer begins with a summation of the life and career of Berlin. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper is a biographical sketch that delves into this feminist's life and times. Her prevalent ideas are discussed and critically evaluated. Religion is a large part of the discussion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page paper which details the background and career of Northern Ireland politician John Hume, culminating in his being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, 1998. Analyses his vital contribution to the peace process in Northern Ireland, in particular the ratification of the Good Friday Agreement in 1998. Bibliography lists five sources.

This 5 page paper presents a biographical sketch of this famous anthropologist and expounds on her major contributions. Many of her publications are mentioned and discussed in respect to their importance. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 7 page paper explores the life and contribution to American society of Walter Winchell, the premier gossip journalist of the twenties, thirties and forties. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. Charles Michael Schwab was a business powerhouse. Instrumental in revamping the entire steel industry, Schwab took the ultimate risk in order to manufacture a type of steel that still maintains the integrity of some of the world's most celebrated structures. Schwab was not a quitter when it came ...

7 pages in length. Elisabeth Sophie Chéron is the main topic of this documnent which is focused not only on the work of Cheron but the fact that she was able to overcome gender bias in a time when the female was not considered worthy of such recognition. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 16 page paper considers the background and work of this French historian who specialised in the middle ages. The paper considers his background and qualifications as well as his studies and then discusses the influence that his work had on the academic community as well as society in general. The bibliography cites 6 sources. ...

This 6 page paper considers why the years John F Kennedy spent in the White House as President are described as the Camelot years. The paper looks at the literal and symbolic reasons behind this analogy and how the image and the reality co-existed for those few brief years. The bibliography cites 10 sources.