Book Title: | Dorothy Garrod and the Progress of the Palaeolithic |
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Book Category: | History |
Book Type: | PDF Book |
Book Pages: | 298 |
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Post Date: | October 7, 2023 |
Language: | English |
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Dorothy Garrod and the Progress of the Palaeolithic
In “Dorothy Garrod and the Progress of the Palaeolithic,” authors William Davies and Ruth Charles take readers on a captivating journey through the life and work of one of the most influential archaeologists of the 20th century. This meticulously researched and engrossing biography sheds light on the remarkable achievements of Dorothy Garrod and her significant contributions to the field of palaeolithic archaeology.
Garrod, a trailblazing woman in a male-dominated discipline, defied societal norms and made groundbreaking discoveries that forever changed our understanding of human history. Drawing from extensive archival research and interviews with Garrod’s colleagues and friends, Davies and Charles paint a vivid portrait of a remarkable woman whose tenacity, intellect, and passion for archaeology propelled her to the forefront of her field.
The book delves into Garrod’s early life, chronicling her upbringing in a family of scholars and her early interests in archaeology. It explores her formative years at Newnham College, Cambridge, where she became the first woman to hold a professorship in archaeology. The authors provide a nuanced examination of the challenges Garrod faced as a female academic and the ways in which she defied expectations, forging a path for future generations of women in archaeology.
As the narrative unfolds, readers are taken on expeditions to the Levant, where Garrod’s groundbreaking excavations in caves such as Mount Carmel and Mount Boker revolutionized our understanding of the palaeolithic era. The authors vividly describe the painstaking work of uncovering ancient artifacts, analyzing skeletal remains, and piecing together the story of early human evolution.
“Dorothy Garrod and the Progress of the Palaeolithic” also delves into Garrod’s influential theories on the transition from Neanderthals to modern.
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