Our ideas about math and science are often shaped by art, literature, and film. Renaissance scholars were depicted with spanners, while twentieth-century scientists carried slide rules. Popular culture frequently cast scientists as heroic men in white lab coats or eccentric geniuses pursuing dangerous knowledge, as in Frankenstein. From books and paintings to movies and television, these portrayals have influenced public attitudes toward discovery and innovation. Rich Wilders explores the fascinating history of how artists, authors, and filmmakers have shaped our view of science and mathematics.
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