Geek Heroines: An Encyclopedia of Female Heroes in Popular Culture

by Karen M. Walsh

Geek Heroines not only tells the stories of fictional and real women, but also explores how they represent changes in societal views of women, including women of color and the LGBTQ community.

Geek culture stems from science and technology and so is frequently associated with science fiction. In the beginnings of science fiction, the genre was tied to "magic" and dystopic outcomes; however, as technology turned "geek" into...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1440866406
• ISBN13: 9781440866401
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: ABC-Clio, LLC
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.2" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 7 to 17 years