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Highlights
- Celebrate the rise of superwomen and discover the science behind the abilities of Wonder Woman, Scarlet Witch, Black Widow, Catwoman, and more!
- About the Author: Mark Brake developed the world's first science and science fiction degree in 1999 and launched the world's first astrobiology degree in 2005.
- 192 Pages
- Science, Reference
- Series Name: Science of
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Book Synopsis
Celebrate the rise of superwomen and discover the science behind the abilities of Wonder Woman, Scarlet Witch, Black Widow, Catwoman, and more! Superhero fiction has been with us for almost a century; high-octane tales crammed with concepts and contrasting themes, from superpowers and the post-human, to masked vigilantes and immortality. In that time, superwomen have evolved from comic book caricatures (created by men, for men) to stronger representations of female power. The Science of Superwomen looks at this evolution, from its hypersexualized origins to today's more nuanced diversity. Focusing on characters from Star Wars and X-Men, as well as the likes of Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Captain Marvel, Harley Quinn, Wednesday Addams, Doctor Who, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Science of Superwomen explores the relationship between superhero film and fiction and the underlying science of our ever-evolving universe.About the Author
Mark Brake developed the world's first science and science fiction degree in 1999 and launched the world's first astrobiology degree in 2005. He's communicated science through film, television, print, and radio on five continents, including for NASA, Seattle's Science Fiction Museum, the BBC, the Royal Institution, and Sky Cinema. Mark also tours Europe with Science of Doctor Who, Science of Star Wars, and Science of Superheroes road shows.Dimensions (Overall): 8.97 Inches (H) x 6.06 Inches (W) x .52 Inches (D)
Weight: .52 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: Science of
Sub-Genre: Reference
Genre: Science
Number of Pages: 192
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Format: Paperback
Author: Mark Brake
Language: English
Street Date: July 2, 2024
TCIN: 89392562
UPC: 9781510776319
Item Number (DPCI): 247-27-6979
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.52 pounds
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