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Lethal Tides: Mary Sears and the Marine Scientists Who Helped Win World War II
By Musemeche, Catherine
- ISBN
- 9780062991690
- Publisher
- Morrow
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Reviewed on June 1, 2022 | Social Sciences
A fascinating book that will be received well by scholars and casual readers of history, marine science, military operations, and women's studies, Musemeche's work shares the story of Mary Sears, an oceanographer who joined the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergecy Service (WAVES) during World War II. She went on to lead a key 400-person scientific research department. Defying gender expectations of her time, Sears diligently guided her unit, pro...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
