Rebels, Scholars, Explorers Av Annalisa (Professor San Diego State University) Berta, Susan Turner

<p><b>Unearthing the amazing hidden stories of women who changed paleontology forever.</b></p><p>For centuries, women have played key roles in defining and developing the field of vertebrate paleontology. Yet very little is known about these important paleontologists, and the true impacts of their contributions have remained obscure. In <i>Rebels, Scholars, Explorers</i>, Annalisa Berta and Susan Turner celebrate the history of women "bone hunters," delving into their fascinating lives and work. At the same time, they explore how the discipline has shaped our understanding of the history of life on Earth.</p><p>Berta and Turner begin by presenting readers with a review of the emergence of vertebrate paleontology as a science, emphasizing the contributions of women to research topics and employment. This is followed by brief biographical sketches and explanations of early discoveries by women around the world over the past 200 years, including those who who held roles as researchers, ed