With Grit and Determination
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archaeology
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- ISBN 9781647690045
- Weight: 535g
- Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
- Publication Date: 27 Nov 2020
- Publisher: University of Utah Press,U.S.
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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Spanning more than one hundred years of women's careers and lives, this collection illuminates what it was and is to be a female archaeologist. These personal accounts of researchers, ethnographers, and field archaeologists in the private, public, and academic sectors highlight the unique role women have played in the development of American and Great Basin archaeology. Written by women trained or working in the Great Basin, these accounts reflect the broader landscape of American archaeology, offering a glimpse into a larger narrative about making one's way in a historically male field. By sharing their stories, the authors highlight the positive aspects of the field, recognize the challenges that still exist, and encourage conversations about inclusion, diversity, and the future of archaeology in the Great Basin and beyond. Their authentic and intimate narratives inspire us to look at challenges not as roadblocks, but as opportunities for lifelong growth and success.
Suzanne Eskenazi is an archaeologist and principal investigator at SWCA Environmental Consultants in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Nicole M. Herzog is a professor of archaeology and behavioral ecology in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Denver, Colorado.
Nicole M. Herzog is a professor of archaeology and behavioral ecology in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Denver, Colorado.
