The Science of Superwomen av Mark Brake

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<B>Celebrate the rise of superwomen and discover the science behind the abilities of Wonder Woman, Scarlet Witch, Black Widow, Catwoman, and more!</B><BR/><BR/> Superhero fiction has been with us for almost a century; high-octane tales crammed with concepts and contrasting themes, from superpowers and the post-human, to masked vigilantes and immortality. In that time, superwomen have evolved from comic book caricatures (created by men, for men) to stronger representations of female power.<BR/><BR/><I>The Science of Superwomen </I>looks at this evolution, from its hypersexualised origins to today’s more nuanced diversity. Focusing on characters from <I>Star Wars</I> and <I>X-Men</I>, as well as the likes of Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Captain Marvel, Harley Quinn, Wednesday Addams, Doctor Who, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, <I>The Science of Superwomen </I>explores the relationship between superhero film and fiction and the underlying science of our ever-evolving