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Figuring It Out: Science, Gender, And Visual Culture (Interfaces: Studies In Visual Culture)
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In Light Of Recent Debates About The Culture Of Contemporary Science And The Place Of Women In Scientific Fields, Figuring It Out: Science, Gender, And Visual Culture Offers A Timely Consideration Of The Role Of Gender In The Imagery Of Modern Western Science. Representing A Wide Array Of Interdisciplinary Fields, The Contributors Focus On Pictures Of Male And Female Figures As A Way To Study The Workings Of Gender In Science While Using Gender As A Way To Examine How Visual Images In Science Contain And Convey Meanings.Roughly Chronological In Organization, Part One Focuses On Mythological And Metaphorical Depictions Of Gender In Early Frontispieces, While Part Two Looks At Realistic Images Such As Photos, Illustrations, And Exhibits From The Nineteenth Century. Part Three Highlights The Workings Of Cultural Norms Of Gender In Twentiethcentury Science, Illustrated Through Discussions Of Photos, Television Shows, Advertising, And Digital Imagery. A Common Theme In The Book Is An Emphasis On Questions Of Representation And Interpretive Problems Such As Agency And Identity. The Volume Explores A Host Of Themes, Including The Gendered Cultures Of Science And Medicine, Technologies Of Display, And The Role Of Sexualities And Sexual Difference In The Construction Of Figural Vocabularies Of Science.Sumptuously Illustrated, This Collection Will Appeal To Scholars And Students Of The History Of Science, Women'S Studies, Art History, Literature, And Interdisciplinary Fields.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Figuring It Out: Science, Gender, And Visual Culture'? A: The book explores the role of gender in the imagery of modern Western science, examining how visual representations convey meanings related to gender and cultural norms.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Figuring It Out: Science, Gender, And Visual Culture' is Ann B. Shteir.
- Q: What disciplines does this book cover? A: This volume represents a wide array of interdisciplinary fields, including history of science, women's studies, art history, and literature.
- Q: Is 'Figuring It Out' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is well-suited for scholars and students in various fields, offering in-depth discussions and illustrations relevant to the history of science and gender studies.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Figuring It Out' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 2006.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 386 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New' condition.
- Q: What edition is 'Figuring It Out'? A: This book is a First Edition.
- Q: Does the book contain illustrations? A: Yes, 'Figuring It Out' is sumptuously illustrated, enhancing the discussions on gender and visual culture.