The Science of Superwomen, Mark Brake
The Science of Superwomen, Mark Brake
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The Science of Superwomen
An Evolution from Wonder Woman to WandaVision

Author: Mark Brake

Narrator: Shaun Grindell

Unabridged: 5 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Impact Audio

Published: 10/22/2024

Categories: Nonfiction, Science

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


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 ofSuperwomen 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.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Eilis on July 24, 2024

I read this courtesy Net Galley and Skyhorse Publishing. In this engaging book, a follow-up from Mark Brake’s Science of Superheroes, we are treated to an examination of women with power, ranging from Wonder Woman (of course) to Ripley (also of course) to Buffy the Vampire Slayer (naturally). Author......more

Goodreads review by Literary on July 28, 2024

What an intriguing book about the evolution of Superwomen, from sexualized creatures created by men, to representatives of genuine female power. Recommended!......more

Goodreads review by Haerlee on August 06, 2024

Description 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......more

Goodreads review by periwynn on October 17, 2024

I've read first 40 or so pages before I decided to DNF this book, I just skimmed through the rest of it. I was disappointed - I expected fun facts, feminist approach, interesting and feminist look at the themes and problems that are encountered in the genre...instead it read like a dry history book w......more