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Nerds who they are and why we need more of them  Cover Image E-book E-book

Nerds who they are and why we need more of them

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  • ISBN: 1101479140 (electronic bk.)
  • ISBN: 9781101479148 (electronic bk.)
  • ISBN: 1101470801 (electronic bk.)
  • ISBN: 9781101470800 (electronic bk.)
  • Physical Description: 1 online resource (286 p.)
    remote
    electronic resource
  • Publisher: New York, NY : J.P. Tarcher/Penguin, 2008.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note: 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.
Source of Description Note:
Description based on print version record.
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
Genre: Electronic books.

Available copies

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Homer Public Library.

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Homer Public Library DIGITAL (Text) 61211-1001 Alaska Digital Library E-Book Available -

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