The Scientist in Popular Culture

The Scientist in Popular Culture
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 253
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ISBN-10 : 9781793633040
ISBN-13 : 1793633045
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Book Synopsis The Scientist in Popular Culture by : Rebecca Janicker

Download or read book The Scientist in Popular Culture written by Rebecca Janicker and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-04-14 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection examines how scientists are represented in popular screen media, from blockbuster films and biopics to television drama. Contributors argue that across horror, science fiction, crime drama, and comedy, these fictional scientists embody the hopes and fears associated with real-life science.


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