Do such backgrounds help to explain variations in curriculum or research?

"I think that background, the political training, helped me to navigate," he says.

But when it comes to dealing with the news media and, by extension, the fans, their cultural backgrounds don't help.

Also his background as a young and promising athlete helped him connect with the role.

That background, he said, helped him develop his undercover character.

The cultural background of the country has helped the organization to thrive in eye donation.

"I think my background has helped me understand the perspective of the average guy."

But a little background on this plant may help, before it is too late.

That background may help explain why so much talent is concentrated in this family.

In taking Field with him my brother was instinctively seeking the support of the one man whose experience and background could help.