Understanding fandom : an introduction to the study of media fan culture /

Duffett, Mark,

Understanding fandom : an introduction to the study of media fan culture / by Mark Duffett. - xii, 342 pages ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

'Understanding Fandom' introduces the whole field of fan studies by looking at the history of debate, key paradigms and methodological issues. The emphasis is on showing how fan studies is an emergent interdisciplinary field with its own key scholars and a tradition that is distinct from both textual analysis and reception studies.

Specialized.

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Fans (Persons)
Mass media--Social aspects.
Mass media and culture.
Media Studies.
Media Studies.

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