Age of the Geek

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.

Aceasta colectie examineaza stereotipul tocilar si / sau geek din cultura populara de astazi. Utilizand mijloacele media - film, TV, YouTube, Twitter, fictiune - care definesc adesea viata de zi cu zi, colaboratorii interoga ce inseamna sa fii etichetat „tocilar” sau „geek”. In timp ce tocilarul / geekul care este atat de usor de recunoscut acum este cu siguranta o constructie din secolul XXI, o examinare a istoriei termenilor aduce o mai buna intelegere a evolutiei lor.