Age of the Geek: Depictions of Nerds and Geeks in Popular Media

Lane, Kathryn E.

This collection examines the nerd and/or geek stereotype in popular culture today. Utilizing the media—film, TV, YouTube, Twitter, fiction—that often defines daily lives, the contributors interrogate what it means to be labeled a “nerd” or “geek.” While the nerd/geek that is so easily recognized now is assuredly a twenty-first century construct, an examination of the terms’ history brings a greater understanding of their evolution. From sports to slasher films, Age of the Geek establishes a dialogue with texts as varied as the depictions of “nerd” or “geek” stereotypes.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2018-08-25

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783319880969

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-65744-8

Dimensions: 210cm x148cm

Pages: 297