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structuralism

(Encyclopedia) structuralism, theory that uses culturally interconnected signs to reconstruct systems of relationships rather than studying isolated, material things in themselves. This method found…

Brewer's: Cousin Michael

(or Michel). The Germans are so called. Michel, in Old German, means “gross,” cousin Michel is meant to indicate a slow, heavy, simple, unrefined, coarse-feeding people. Source:…

Jon Stone Biography

Jon StoneAge: 65 Emmy Award-winning writer, producer, and director. Helped create Sesame Street and its favorite characters. Died: March 30, 1997.James “Jimmy” Stewart 1997 DeathsMichel…

George Miller 2003 Deaths

George MillerAge: 61 stand-up comedian who appeared on Late Night with David Letterman 56 times, more than any other comic. Died: Los Angeles, March 5, 2003Doug MichelsM - QPaul Monash…

Stephen Ailes 2001 Deaths

Stephen AilesAge: 89 attorney and government official who served as secretary of the Army from 1964 to 1965, when U.S. combat troops began entering South Vietnam.Died: Bethesda, Md., June 30…

John Pingel Biography

John PingelAge: 82 All-American halfback at Michigan State in 1938; led Spartans to their first bowl game, a 6-0 loss to Auburn in the 1938 Orange Bowl; member of the National Football…

Robert Merton 2003 Deaths

Robert MertonAge: 92 sociologist who studied subjects ranging from the mass media to the behavior of scientists. He developed the concepts “self-fulfilling prophecy” and “deviant behavior.”…

Tommie Agee 2001 Deaths

Tommie AgeeAge: 58 N.Y. Mets center fielder best remembered for his two spectacular catches in Game 3 of the 1969 World Series to preserve a 5-0 victory en route to a 4-1 series upset of…

Irving Millman

Irving MillmanBorn: 1923Birthplace: New York City Test and vaccine for hepatitis B—Blumberg and Millman:The use of the test reduced the occurrence of hepatitis B after blood transfusions. The…