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

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

Judd, Karina
Gaul, Bridget
Jürgens, Anna-Sophie

Paperback

Series: Palgrave Studies in Science and Popular Culture

TelevisionFilm StudiesGeneral Sociology

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ISBN10: 3031815270
ISBN13: 9783031815270
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: Feb 6 2026
Pages: 104
Language: English

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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