{"product_id":"genius-on-television-ashley-lynn-carlson-9780786497737","title":"Genius on Television: Essays on Small Screen Depictions of Big Minds","description":"\u003cp\u003e Whether it's Sherlock Holmes solving crimes or Sheldon and Leonard geeking out over sci-fi, geniuses are central figures on many of television's most popular series. They are often enigmatic, displaying superhuman intellect while struggling with mundane aspects of daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This collection of new essays explores why TV geniuses fascinate us and how they shape our perceptions of what it means to be highly intelligent. Examining series like \u003ci\u003eCriminal Minds, The Big Bang Theory, Bones, Elementary, Fringe, House, The Mentalist, Monk, Sherlock, Leverage\u003c\/i\u003e and others, scholars from a variety of disciplines discuss how television both reflects and informs our cultural understanding of genius.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ashley Lynn Carlson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0786497734\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780786497737\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/23\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 228\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.90d","brand":"Ashley Lynn Carlson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48483689103615,"sku":"9780786497737","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5d767f6a-091c-4e67-9acd-b0cc7f3c71c7.jpg?v=1778040020","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/genius-on-television-ashley-lynn-carlson-9780786497737","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}