As I have said before, it has been a little difficult for me to find good sources on the rise and acceptance of "geek" culture but I have been able to find a few good things. One of the pieces I found that I like the best is an article from The New York Times talking about the popularity of The Big Bang Theory over other shows that are known to be very popular. Another source that I have that I really like is a book called The Geek Handbook: Practical Skills and Advice for the Likeable Modern Geek. I did not find this book in the library, it was actually a gift from a friend but it fits really well with my topic. The first chapter describes some of the most well known types of geeks and I want to use it in part of my presentation to show people that a geek is not just someone who plays video games and reads comic books.
Research Question: How has the general acceptance of geek culture changed society?
My sources:
"'The Big Bang Theory,' a Broadcast and Cable Juggernaut." New York Times (blog). The New York Times, 15 Mar. 2013. Web. 2 Apr. 2013.
Langely, Alex. The Geek Handbook: Practical Skills and Advice for the Likeable Modern Geek. Iola, WI: Krause, 2012. Print.
Dear Kelley,
ReplyDeleteI am glad to hear you have found sources! I knew you could, and finding a book source was probably the most difficult too. I know that the media has even been influenced with entertainment forms like games too. There is now a apples to apples version of The Big Bang Theory. Also, I don't know if you found (or even saw the previous post) about how shows such as BBT, have helped promote a growing interest in the science field. I'm sure this too was a NYT article.