Book Review: Women in Herpetology

Like most fields of science, herpetology has historically been dominated by men due to societal structures, traditions, or cultures that have existed in the establishments where research has been conducted. However, if you attend conferences as often as I do, you quickly notice that the tide is turning. More and more women have become involved in herpetology through their studies, and are pursuing careers in the field. In order to help elevate the voices of these women working in various herpetological subjects, the Global Women in Herpetology (GWH) project was born, with one of the products being the very book currently in front of me. Founded by the editors, GWH aims to provide role models to women in countries where representation is lacking at all career stages, inspire hope, provide funding via scholarships so women from marginalized regions can attend conferences, and act as a network to bring researchers together…