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Women Scientists in American Television Comedy: Beakers, Big Bangs and Broken Hearts (Palgrave Studies in Science and Popular Culture)
by: Karina Judd (Author), Bridget Gaul (Author),Anna-Sophie Jürgens (Author)
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Publication Date: 2025-02-06
Language: English
Print Length: 113 pages
ISBN-10: 3031815246
ISBN-13: 9783031815249
Book Description
This book explores how women scientists are portrayed in hit American TV comedies The Big Bang Theory, Never Have I Ever, and Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist using a science communication lens. The authors illuminate how comedy, especially irony and satire, communicate complex ideas about gender and science – both reflecting and challenging stereotypes about women in science. Perfect for fans of science, humor, media, and feminism, Women Scientists in American Television Comedy: Beakers, Big Bangs and Broken Hearts highlights the roles science communication, humor and pop culture play in shaping our understanding of women in STEM.
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This book explores how women scientists are portrayed in hit American TV comedies The Big Bang Theory, Never Have I Ever, and Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist using a science communication lens. The authors illuminate how comedy, especially irony and satire, communicate complex ideas about gender and science – both reflecting and challenging stereotypes about women in science. Perfect for fans of science, humor, media, and feminism, Women Scientists in American Television Comedy: Beakers, Big Bangs and Broken Hearts highlights the roles science communication, humor and pop culture play in shaping our understanding of women in STEM.
