The Scientist in Popular Culture

Playing God and Working Wonders (livre en anglais)

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Sous la direction de Rebecca Janicker

Type: Etudes
Sujet: Sociologie
Mots Clés: sciences, représentation
Année d'édition: 2022
Editeur: Lexington Books
Langue: anglais

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Relié • 252 pages
16 x 22,5 cm

ISBN

978-1-79363-303-3

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Description de l'ouvrage :
In this collection, contributors analyze the depiction of scientists in a wide range of films and television programs that span across genres, including horror, science fiction, crime drama, comedy, and children’s media. Scientists in popular culture, they argue, often embody the hopes and fears associated with real-life science, which continue to be prevalent in both fictional and non-fiction media. By becoming the “human face” of scientific insight and innovation, the scientist in popular culture plays a key role in encouraging public engagement with scientific ideas. Scholars of media studies, popular culture, and health communication will find this book particularly useful.

À propos de l'auteur :
Rebecca Janicker is senior lecturer in film and media studies at the University of Portsmouth.

Revue de Presse :
The Scientist in Popular Culture: Playing God and Working Wonders traces the portrayal of scientist figures in film and TV from the mid-twentieth century to the present. The twelve chapters offer both a very accessible introduction for a general audience and incisive, compelling criticism that engages with vital contemporary issues concerning the dangers and opportunities confronting us in science and technology.
-- Roslynn Haynes, UNSW Sydney

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