Charles Edward Merriam, a pioneering political scientist, made significant contributions to the field. His groundbreaking research on political behavior, public opinion, and education laid the foundation for modern political science. Merriam’s influential works, including “New Aspects of Politics,” highlighted the importance of empirical research and interdisciplinary approaches. He also played a crucial role in the…

John Humphrey Noyes, a charismatic preacher, founded the Oneida Community in 1848, a utopian society based on perfectionism and complex marriage. Their “Bible Communism” shared all property and resources. The community’s economic success, particularly in silverware manufacturing, allowed them to flourish in Oneida, Putney, and Wallingford. Their beliefs and practices, including spiritualism, eugenics, and birth…

Heath Jarrow Morton is a key figure in stochastic finance, known for developing the Heath-Jarrow-Morton (HJM) Framework that models interest rates as stochastic processes. This framework has been widely adopted in the financial industry for pricing and hedging interest rate derivatives. Key Figures in Stochastic Finance Heath Jarrow Morton Robert Merton Key Figures in Stochastic…

Karl Spencer Lashley (1890-1958) was a psychologist known for his studies on the neural basis of behavior. He was a student of Robert Yerkes and contributed to the field of comparative psychology, studying the behavior of animals from rats to primates. Lashley’s work focused on understanding the relationship between brain structure and function, and his…

Dr. William Acton (1813-1875) was a prominent Victorian obstetrician and gynecologist who made significant contributions to the field. His most notable work was “The Functions and Disorders of the Reproductive Organs in Childhood, Youth, Adult Age, and Advanced Life, Considered in their Physiological, Social, and Moral Relations” (1856), regarded as the most comprehensive study of…

Todd Plosker is a renowned linguist whose groundbreaking research in phonetics, phonology, and speech perception and production has significantly advanced the understanding of spoken language. He has held prestigious positions at the University of California, Berkeley, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Texas at Austin. His influential work on perceptual cues and distinctive…

Edward Bouverie Pusey, a prominent leader of the Oxford Movement, was a Regius Professor of Hebrew at Oxford University. As a key figure in Anglo-Catholicism, Pusey emphasized the importance of the Church’s sacraments, apostolic succession, and liturgical practices, and he played a significant role in the publication of the influential “Tracts for the Times.” Meet…

Joseph Ellis’ “His Excellency George Washington” explores the life and legacy of George Washington, the iconic figure at the heart of the American Revolution and founding of the nation. Ellis delves into Washington’s pivotal role in the Continental Army, his presidency, and his contributions to the Constitutional Convention. The book also examines the principles of…

Howard Atwood Kelly, a pioneering gynecologist and obstetrician, played a pivotal role in the establishment of Johns Hopkins Hospital and School of Medicine. Through his innovative teaching methods and significant contributions to the field, Kelly became a renowned leader in medical education. His research and medical advancements, such as the Kelly Forceps and Kelly Speculum,…

William Bernard Bass, patriarch of the influential Bass family, played a pivotal role with wife Mary Ann in shaping the business and cultural landscape of Fort Worth. Their partnerships with Sid Richardson and others led to successful ventures like Bass Brothers Enterprises and William Bass, Inc. The family’s philanthropic efforts, including the establishment of Bass…

Mac Flecknoe, a satirical poem by John Dryden, savagely mocks the playwright Thomas Shadwell, portraying him as the heir to the “dull empire” of Richard Flecknoe, an obscure poet. Dryden’s wit and mockery target Shadwell’s perceived mediocrity and lack of literary talent, while also taking aim at the general decline of the literary scene. Samuel…

Henry Woodfin Grady, a prominent journalist, played a pivotal role in developing the “New Journalism” style of writing. As the editor of The Atlanta Constitution, he promoted public service journalism and contributed to the success of the Atlanta Exposition of 1895. His legacy extends through the Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication…