Chapter 1. Introduction. History of vertebrate paleontology as a science -- Chapter 2. Early discoveries and collection of fossil vertebrates, 18th to mid-19th century. Early discoveries and recognition of fossil vertebrates -- Chapter 3. Women in vertebrate paleontology, late 19th to early 20th century. Taking their place in the professional world -- Chapter 4. Women in the early modern years of vertebrate paleontology, mid 20th century (1940-1975). Gaining ground and the beginnings of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology -- Chapter 5. Women in vertebrate paleontology, late 20th to early 21st century (1976 to the Present). Coming of age -- Chapter 6. Artists, preparators, technicians, collections managers, and outreach educators. Behind the scenes: "invisible" but essential women -- Chapter 7. Challenges and ppportunities. Women in STEM, geosciences, and paleontology.
Summary:
"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"-- Provided by publisher.
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