Rebels, Scholars, Explorers : Women in Vertebrate Paleontology /

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"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, c...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Authors: Berta, Annalisa (Author), Turner, S. (Susan), 1946- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, [2020]
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Vertebrates, Fossil > Research > History.
Paleontology > History.
Women in science > History.
Women paleontologists > History.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • 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.

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