Lab lit : exploring literary and cultural representations of science / edited by Olga A. Pilkington and Ace G. Pilkington.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Pilkington, Olga A., editor, contributor.

Pilkington, Ace G., editor, contributor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science in literature--History and criticism.

Science in literature.

Genre:

Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Physical Description:

viii, 265 pages ; 24 cm

Other Title:

Laboratory lit

Laboratory literature : exploring literary and cultural representations of science

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, an imprint of The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Ltd, [2019]

Summary:

"Lab Lit: Exploring Literary and Cultural Representations of Science is the first formal, systematic, scholarly investigation of laboratory literature from the perspective of literary studies. Lab Lit as a new genre has received a lot of public and media attention due to its compelling presentation of science practitioners and the relatable explanations of the scientific advancements that have shaped modern society and will continue to do so. However, the genre has been largely overlooked by scholars. This book is an introduction to the world of science for those who up till now have been immersed primarily in the world of literature. The anthology contains essays that discuss Lab Lit novels using a variety of analytical approaches. It also features theoretical essays that explore the social and literary backgrounds of Lab Lit and help the reader position the critical pieces within appropriate contexts."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Preface / Olga A. Pilkington and Ace G. Pilkington

Introduction: What's in a name? / Olga A. Pilkington

Frankenstein, scientism, and the cultural reception of discovery / Amanda Scott

Female scientists under strain: transitions from lab to lit to screen / Dean Conrad and Lynne Magowan

Lab lit and science fiction: similarities and separations / Ace G. Pilkington

Lab lit and popular science / Olga A. Pilkington

Where science meets fiction: a history and theory of laboratory production / Matt Hadley

The use of forensic techiques to uncover social disorder in Caleb Carr's Alienist novels / Kimberley H. Idol

Barbara Kingsolver's Flight Behavior: the sciences in a post-fact world / Theda Wrede

The short fiction of Andrea Barrett: lab lit as sociology of science / Stephanie Chidester

The honest look at science and poetry / Elaine Pearce

Addressing the gender gap in STEM through theater / Eileen Trauth and Suzanne Trauth

Using science in writing mystery novels / Beverly Connor

Lab lit: illuminating a hidden world through the medium of fiction / Jennifer L. Rohn

Conclusion: Lab lit: teaching accessible science / Olga A. Pilkington.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

ebook version :

ISBN:

9781498565981

1498565980

OCLC:

1114368667