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War, Women, and the News: How Female Journalists Won the Battle to Cover World War II
198 pp.
| Atheneum |
February, 2007 |
TradeISBN 978-0-689-87752-0$21.99
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Gourley details the lives of the pioneering female reporters and photojournalists determined to break into the all-boys' club of journalism just before and during World War II. Throughout, she provides ample background information and accessible historical context without losing the thread of her main focus. Compelling black-and-white photographs and copious back matter complete this well-researched book. Websites. Bib., ind.