Anchee Min/Red Azalea
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A 5 page essay on Anchee Min's autobiographical account—Red Azalea-- of her life in China under Chairman Mao. While some Chinese Americans have accused Min of fictionalizing part of her account, the writer argues that Min's narrative has the ring of authenticity. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 99azalea.rtf

Garrett, et al/Manny: A Criminal-Addict's Story
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A 7 page analysis of the life story of a career criminal and heroin addict, Manual Torres. In and out of prison throughout his life, Torres finally turns his life around through a rehabilitation program in the California penal system that provided him with educational opportunities and encouragement. Co-authors Richard P. Rettig and Gerald R. Garrett, give an added dimension to Manny's life history by relating it to current thinking regarding theories on criminal behavior. Extensively researched, these chapters give perspective on Manny's story and place it within the wider framework of criminal justice theory. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 90manny.rtf

Al Capone & The Roaring Twenties
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A 6 page discussion of Al Capone's life and times specifically demonstrating how his character was indicative of the 'roaring twenties. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Alcapone.wps

Mary McCarthy / A Look at Her Life and Work
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A 10 page look into the life of Mary McCarthy, a noted and controversial writer of the 1930s-1980s who explored issues as diverse as women's sexuality and the politics involved in the Vietnam War. Bibliography lists seven sources.
Filename: Marymcar.wps

Life & Work Of Frances E.W. Harper # 2
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A 9 page research paper into the life and work of this nineteenth-century African-American poet/novelist/lecturer. The writer pays particularly attention to the three new novels of this writer which have only recently been discovered, and demonstrates how Harper's work must be considered with the context of the social and political atmosphere of her time. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Fharper2.wps

Lorraine Hansberry / A Life Cut Short
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A 5 page look at this young black playwright's life in terms of Anne Cheney's 1984 biography. The paper isolates five pivotal events in Hansberry's life that made her the remarkable woman she was. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Hanslife.wps

Langston Hughes, Biography
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An 11 page biography based on the idea that Langston Hughes lived a life of 'explosions,' as postulated in Harlem. The biography looks at the multiethnic basis of his psyche, the various twists and turns Hughes lived, including his art expressed in poems, shorts stories, plays and fiction, and his world travels which also reflected his politics and related quandaries. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Langhug.wps

Slobodan Milosevik
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Slobodan Milosevik has been the president of the parts of Yugoslavia known as Serbia, Kosovo, Vojvodina, and Montenegro since 1997. He was the head of state for Serbia for the ten years prior to the designation as President. This 5 page paper gives a brief overview of his personal and political life. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KTslobdn.wps

The Life of Jean Jacques Rousseau
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This 8 page paper discusses the 18th century French philosopher, Jean Jacques Rousseau, whose writings inspired the leaders of the French Revolution. Rousseau greatly influenced came to be known as the Romantic generation. He was a social and political theorist, musician, botanist, and is still thought to be one of the most eloquent writers of the Age of Enlightenment. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Jeanjacq.wps

Hersh's 'The Dark Side of Camelot':
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A five page paper looking at Seymour Hersh's book on the life and times of John F. Kennedy. The paper charges that the unremittingly vicious view of the former President is not warranted because Hersh is judging Kennedy's actions in the 1950s and 1960s by the standards of today. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: KBhersh.wps

John F. Kennedy / The Man, The Memory, The Impacts
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A 16 page paper exploring the life of John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Includes comparisons of his 'memory' with his actual accomplishments and those of other U.S. Presidents such as Woodrow Wilson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Lyndon B. Johnson and Bill Clinton. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: Jfk2.wps

Flavius Josephus
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A 5 page paper discussing the life of Flavius Josephus. He was born during a time of great change that was to change, and influence, world history. He wrote a book detailing the war he witnessed and also a book which described the Jewish people and their history leading up to the war that was to see the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. His works provide an invaluable look into history. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Flavjos.wps

Dizzy Gillespie
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Approximately 5 pages in length. Paper discusses the life and works of 20th century jazz musician 'Dizzy' Gillespie. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Gillespi.wps

Dizzy Gillespie
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A 5 page research paper on jazz artist John Birks 'Dizzy' Gillespie. The writer discusses Dizzy's music and the elements of jazz before describing the experience of hearing a small local group play some of Dizzy's music. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Dizzgill.wps

Sonny Rollins
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the life and work of jazz artist Sonny Rollins. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Sonnyrol.wps

Jackie Robinson & The Color Barrier
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A 4 page biography/report on the life and accomplishments of Jackie Robinson-- the American baseball player known for 'breaking the color barrier' and becoming the first Black player to gain widespread acceptance playing for a Major League team. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Jckrbnsn.wps

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