Women Scientists in American Television Comedy: Beakers, Big Bangs and Broken Hearts

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.

Author: Karina Judd, Bridget Gaul, Anna-Sophie J?rgens
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: 02/06/2025
Series: Palgrave Studies in Science and Popular Culture
Pages: 104
Weight: 0.6lbs
Size: 8.28h x 6.26w x 0.49d
ISBN: 9783031815249