The Ashgate Research Companion to Fan Cultures

The Ashgate Research Companion to Fan Cultures
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Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Total Pages : 321
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ISBN-10 : 9781409455622
ISBN-13 : 1409455629
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Book Synopsis The Ashgate Research Companion to Fan Cultures by : Dr Stijn Reijnders

Download or read book The Ashgate Research Companion to Fan Cultures written by Dr Stijn Reijnders and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2014-09-28 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The twenty-two chapters of this volume elucidate the key themes of the fan studies vernacular. As the contributing authors draw from recent empirical work around the globe, the book provides fresh insights and innovative angles on the latest developments within fan cultures, both online and offline. Because the volume is specifically set up as companion for researchers, the chapters include recommendations for the further study of fan cultures. As such, it represents an essential reference volume for researchers and scholars in the fields of cultural and media studies, communication, cultural geography and the sociology of culture.


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