Donna Gaines, sociologist and author
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Sociologist, journalist, and author Donna Gaines' first published book Teenage Wasteland: Suburbia's Dead End Kids (1991) is widely considered a classic in sociology and has also appeared on the reading lists of college courses nationwide. She is an authority on the behavior and emotional lives of teenagers, in particular, suburban teenagers and their feelings of alienation and hopelessness, suicidal impulses and survival tactics.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2006
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Eve Troutt Powell, historian, writer, and educator
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The life and work of Eve Powell Troutt, a historian, writer, and educator is discussed. Powell, through her work tries to dispel the misconceptions about Middle East, among westerner's without overlooking the issues of slavery racial stereotyping and colonialism.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2004
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Uwe E. Reinhardt
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The life and career of German-born economist and educator Uwe E. Reinhardt is described. He focuses on the policies and economics of the United States health-care system.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2004
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