{"product_id":"9783031815270","title":"Women Scientists in American Television Comedy Beakers, Big Bangs and Broken Hearts","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePalgrave Studies in Science and Popular Culture\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eWomen Scientists in American Television Comedy\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBeakers, Big Bangs and Broken Hearts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKarina Judd | Bridget Gaul | Anna-Sophie Jürgens\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerforming Arts \/ Film \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book explores how women scientists are portrayed in hit American TV comedies \u003cem\u003eThe Big Bang Theory\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eNever Have I Ever\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eZoey’s Extraordinary Playlist using a science communication lens\u003c\/em\u003e. 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\u003cem\u003e, Women Scientists in American Television Comedy: Beakers, Big Bangs and Broken Hearts\u003c\/em\u003e highlights the roles science communication, humor and pop culture play in shaping our understanding of women in STEM.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; background: yellow; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eDr \u003c\/span\u003eKarina Judd\u003c\/strong\u003e is a PhD graduate at the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science at The Australian National University in Canberra, Australia. Her doctoral research is on inclusive science communication research and practice around the world, building on her past professional experiences as a science communicator, science outreach facilitator, environmental geologist and geoarchaeologist. Karina has been a tutor and mentor for undergraduate students within the Popsicule, ANU’s Science in Pop Culture and Entertainment Hub.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridget Gaul\u003c\/strong\u003e is a postgraduate medical student at The Australian National University School of Medicine and Psychology. Her research interests include the representations of gender, cultural and occupational groups in different media forms, particularly within STEM contexts and science and humor.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr Anna-Sophie Jürgens\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Senior Lecturer in Science Communication at the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science at The Australian National University (ANU) and the Head of the Popsicule, ANU’s Science in Pop Culture and Entertainment Hub. Her research explores the cultural meanings of science, the history of (violent) clowns and mad scientists, science and humor, and the interface between science and (public) art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e06 February 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePalgrave Macmillan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783031815270\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e104\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51032677580940,"sku":"9783031815270","price":40.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783031815270.jpg?v=1782485944","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9783031815270","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}