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Denise KiernanThe Girls of Atomic City
Denise KiernanNonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2013A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Why is it significant that Kiernan tells this story by focusing on the experiences of women, from the workers of CEW through to the overlooked female scientists who helped pioneer the theory behind the atomic bomb?
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In what ways are secrecy and security maintained throughout Oak Ridge?
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How do Kattie’s experiences help us understand the theme of racism?
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