American nerd

By Benjamin Nugent

Subjects: Stereotypes (Social psychology), Social psychology, Popular culture, united states, Popular culture, Gifted children, Creative ability, Gifted persons, Social aspects, History

Description: An engaging study of the nerd in American popular culture and throughout history discussed in such contexts as the rise of online gaming, the science fiction club, ethnicity, Asperger's syndrome, autism, and high school and college debating.