Link
Contributor biographical information http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0808/2007036005-b.html
Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0808/2007036005-d.html
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. [255]-263) and index.
Contents
Introduction : the nerd dilemma or why Ashton Kutcher is your kid’s worst nightmare -- The field guide to nerds or why nerds are so gay -- Math scores and economic ills or why you need to go to India to find an engineer -- Old themes and new twists or why Ichabod Crane will never get laid -- They can’t help it, they’re just sick or how better treatment might help cure Bill Gates -- The Seinfeld axiom or why nerds know advanced calculus but can’t get to first base -- The geek squad or why you’re not grateful to the guy who fixes your computer -- They’re not ugly, they just need a makeover or why they think no one can see the tape on their glasses -- I’m not boring you, am I? Or what is this thing called the silmarillion? -- Welcome to my persecution or why the George Bush-Al Gore contest was a Jungian’s dream -- Conclusion : the nerd you save.
ISBN
9781585425907
1585425907
Subject
Gifted children -- United States -- Social conditions. Children with social disabilities -- United States. Stereotypes (Social psychology) -- United States. Prejudices -- United States. Popular culture -- United States.
