About Join critically acclaimed writer, Benjamin Nugent, the author of American Nerd: The Story of My People -- a cultural history of the nerd -- for a reading, booksigning and discussion. The Los Angeles Times called it "One of the season's most talked-about cultural studies." He'll speak about how the modern concept of the nerd evolved during the 19th and 20th centuries, and how the presentation of the nerd in popular culture has changed over the past several decades.
Pre-Registration Required Space is limited. While this event is free of charge, you must pre-register online by March 10, 2009 to secure your seat.
Click here to register. Walk-ins welcome if space is available.
Links Event Details
Location Central-Coastal
Audience High School, Adults, Teachers, Science Professionals
Areas Entertainment, Arts & Humanities, Science All Around Us
Host organization Benjamin Nugent
Tags reading,
discussion,
society,
biology,
chemistry,
physics,
engineering
