Becoming Batman; the possibility of a superhero.

9780801890635

Becoming Batman; the possibility of a superhero.

Zehr, E. Paul.

Johns Hopkins U. Press

2008

300 pages

$26.95

Hardcover

PN6728

Zehr (neuroscience and kinesiology, U. of Victoria, British Columbia) provides a realistic and detailed analysis of superhero capabilities to determine if the human body, when properly trained and equipped, could meet the demands. The author uses Batman as the model for this experiment (since Bruce Wayne possessed no superpowers and used physical training and technology to combat crime) and discusses such physiological factors as diet, strength conditioning, cognitive processes and even the design of the Batsuit. The author maintains a humorous and enjoyable tone throughout this book while providing general audiences with proven scientific methods and useful facts about the resilience and limitations of the human body.

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