Getzel M. Cohen is Professor of Classics and Director of the
Tytus Visiting Scholars Program at the University of Cincinnati. He
is also Director of the Institute for Mediterranean Studies.
Martha Sharp Joukowsky is Professor of Anthropology at Brown
University and Director of the Brown University Center for Old
World Archaeology and Art and the Brown University Petra Great
Temple Excavations.
"Breaking Ground's greatest value lies in demonstrating, through
highlighting the contributions of neglected and marginalized female
archaeologists, that archaeology is not, and was not even in its
earliest days, exclusively a masculine enterprise. The volume
achieves this with grounding in archival sources, carefully cited
and thereby put at this disposition of the scholarly community. In
accordance with the proposed goals, the project was
successful...This volume gives an important contribution to the
field of biographical writing in anthropology, of particular
interest to those pursuing archaeological, feminist, and gender
studies. A number of fascinating and admirable persons are brought
to our attention, and thus revitalized, they can re-enter the
anthropological arena in new discussions."
--Elisabeth Arwill-Nordbladh, University of Gothenburg, Reviews in
Anthropology--Elisabeth Arwill-Nordbladh, University of Gothenburg
"Reviews in Anthropology" (1/1/2008 12:00:00 AM)
"At the close of the Victorian era, two generations of intrepid
women abandoned Grand Tour travel for the rigors of archaeological
expeditions, shining the light of scientific exploration on Old
World antiquity. Breaking Ground highlights the remarkable careers
of twelve pioneers--a compelling narrative of personal, social,
intellectual, and historical achievement."
--Claire Lyons, The Getty Museum--Claire Lyons, The Getty Museum
(4/5/2004 12:00:00 AM)
"Behind these pioneering women lie a wide range of fascinating and
inspiring life stories. Though each of their tales is unique, they
were all formidable scholars whose important contributions changed
the field of archaeology. Kudos to the authors for making their
stories and accomplishments known to us all!"
--Jodi Magness, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill--Jodi
Magness, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (4/5/2004
12:00:00 AM)
"Integral to this anthology is the considerable research the
contributors weave into the principal biographies. We learn about
many other archaeologists, women and men, as the behind-the-scenes
narratives unfold, while footnotes at the end of each chapter offer
interesting digressions. How useful this anthology will be as an
inspiration to future archaeologists, adventurers, and
travelers."
--Bloomsbury Review--L. Peat O'Neil, author of Travel Writing
(3/22/2005 12:00:00 AM)
"It is rare to be able to say on reviewing a volume such as this
that one has read every word of it, but in this case, I have, and I
would even add that doing so was no hardship"
--Bettina Arnold, Current Anthropology--Bettina Arnold "Current
Anthropology" (4/1/2008 12:00:00 AM)
"These life stories of 12 innovative 19th- and 20th-century women
scientists . . . contribute to a powerful larger story of the
history of western science and the gender relations operating
within in."
--Choice--S.R. Martin, Michigan Technological University "Choice"
(6/9/2005 12:00:00 AM)
"This collection allows us to see networks of women and their
regional legacies better than [other collections]..."
--American Journal of Archaeology--Cheryl Claassen "American
Journal of Archaeology" (4/1/2006 12:00:00 AM)
"This is a fascinating and thought-provoking book on many
levels."
--Ingrid Edlund-Berry, Amphora--Ingrid Edlund-Berry, University of
Texas at Austin "Amphora" (1/1/2008 12:00:00 AM)
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