Said, Edward W.
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Edward W. Said was Professor at Colombia University, author of books of literary and cultural criticism and prominent controversial advocate. His works explored the meaning of the modernism in art and literature and made constant attack on the Palestinian leadership, continuous criticism of western attitude and defender against Muslim fundamentalists
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2004
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Hill, Anita
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Anita Hill, a law professor at the University of Oklahoma, became the center of a controversy in 1991 when she accused Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of sexually harassing her. The controversy is credited with bringing the issue to public attention. Hill's life and career are profiled.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1995
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Bacon, Selden Daskam
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Selden D. Bacon died on Dec 6, 1992. Bacon was a sociologist and Yale University professor who was an early leader in the movement to treat alcoholism as an illness.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1993
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