Format:
1 Online-Ressource (1 online resource)
ISBN:
1421439719
,
9781421439716
Content:
"Not much has been written about the women who have helped define and develop the field of vertebrate paleontology over the last 100 years. The paleontologist coauthors of this book aim to remedy this situation by offering an international collection of compelling stories about the discovery, collection, and study of fossil vertebrates done by women paleontologists"--
Content:
Chapter 1. Introduction. History of vertebrate paleontology as a science -- Chapter 2. Early Women in Vertebrate Paleontology, 18th to Mid-19th Centuries. Early discoveries and recognition of fossil vertebrates -- Chapter 3. Women in Vertebrate Paleontology, Late 19th to Early 20th Centuries. Taking their place in the professional world -- Chapter 4. Women in Vertebrate Paleontology, mid 20th century (1940-1975). Gaining ground and the beginnings of SVP -- Chapter 5. Women in Vertebrate Paleontology, late 20th to early 21st centuries (1976 to the Present). Coming of age -- Chapter 6. Artists, Preparators, Technicians, Collections Managers, and Outreach Educators -- Chapter 7. Challenges and Opportunities. Women in STEM, Geosciences, and Paleontology.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Additional Edition:
9781421439709
Additional Edition:
1421439700
Additional Edition:
9781421439709
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Berta, Annalisa Rebels, scholars, explorers Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, [2020]
Language:
English
Keywords:
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