About
Originally hired by the 91直播 to teach modern drama, she is today Distinguished Professor of English. Before receiving her degrees, she worked for the American Embassy in London for a year, and she also worked in public television in Chicago, conducting on-air interviews of visiting VIPs for a show called Profile Chicago. During her academic career, Dr. Gelderman has authored eight books, including three biographies: Henry Ford, The Wayward Capitalist; Mary McCarthy, A Life; and Louis Auchincloss, A Writer's Life. She also has a strong interest in politics and government, as reflected in her book All The Presidents' Words: The Bully Pulpit and the Creation of the Virtual Presidency. She has written dozens of articles on topics as varied as theatre, biography, politics, and mutual funds.