The Science Of Tv's The Big Bang Theory: Explanations Even Penny Would Understand

(Paperback)

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

The highest-rated scripted show on TV, The Big Bang Theory (CBS) often features Sheldon, Howard, Leonard and Raj wisecracking about scientific principles as if the rest of us should know exactly what they're talking about. THE SCIENCE OF TV'S THE BIG BANG THEORY lets all of us in on the punchline by breaking down the show's scientific conversations. Covering every angle, author Dave Zobel maintains a humorous and informative approach and gives readers enough knowledge to make them welcome on Sheldon's couch.

Reviews

"The author breaks down some of the series' scientific lingo and concepts, dedicating chapters to physics, math, gravity, light, computers and robotics. Maybe now you can find out why Mentos explode in Diet Coke." -- LA Weekly

Author Bio

In addition to his seven-year stint as a writer for public radios The Loh Down on Science, Dave Zobel has penned segments for the University of Texas at Austins StarDate, NPRs Day to Day, and the game show Says You! A science pundit whos appeared on G4 and Discovery, Zobel sits on the board of Trash for Teaching, an L.A. not-for-profit that rescues manufacturers discards and repurposes them as science and art kits for schools. Howard Wolowitz lives in Newtown, CT.