Routledge Shamans, Queens, and Figurines: The Development of Gender Archaeology

Sarah Nelson, recognized as one of the key figures in studying gender in the ancient world and women in archaeology, brings together much of the work she has done over three decades into a single volume. The book covers her theoretical contributions, her extensive studies of gender in the archaeology of East Asia, and her literary work on the subject. Included with the selections of her writing-- taken from diverse articles and books published in a variety of places-- is an illuminating commentary about the development of her professional and personal understanding of how gender plays out in ancient societies and modern universities and her current thinking on both topics. About the Author Sarah Milledge Nelson is John Evans Professor of Archaeology at the University of Denver. She is a specialist in cultural development, the origins of agriculture and archaeology of East Asia. She has been one of the leaders of bringing gender research into the field of archaeology. Her books include The Archaeology of Korea (1993), The Archaeology of Northeast China (1995), Handbook of Gender and Archaeology (2005), and two editions of the textbook Gender in Archaeology (1997/2004) which won a Choice Outstanding Academic Book Award. She is also author of three novels set in ancient East Asia.