An oceanographer's life : a memoir / Richard H. Backus. [2011]

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An oceanographer's life : a memoir / Richard H. Backus. [2011]

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This is a work in progress. It was written more or less in the order presented beginning 20 or 25 years ago, but has been worked over a good deal. I keep remembering boyish things that might be added to Part 1, although it can stand as is. Part 2, describing adventures during World War II is about as finished as I can make it. Part 3 that deals with becoming and oceanographer is reasonably complete. Both Parts 4 and 5, which concern the 35 years spent at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, can be added to indefinitely, especially the latter part and may be they will be. Much that is personal has been omitted (neglected?). The writer invites comment, complaint, correction, and suggested improvements of all sorts.

1 v. (various pagings) : ill. ; 28 cm.

MBLWHOI Library, Marine Biological Laboratory Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Library

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Backus, Richard H.

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Richard "Dick" Backus worked at WHOI from 1952 - 1988, in the Geophysics and Biology Dept., serving as chair of the Biology Dept. from 1970 - 1974, 1986 - 1987. He was considered the local shark expert. He is the co-author of the book "The natural history of sharks." He served as editor-in-chief of "Georges Bank." From the description of Papers, 1959-1988 (bulk 1980-1988). (MBLWHOI Library). WorldCat record id: 55021979 ...