Fan Cultures (Sussex Studies in Culture and Communication)

Fan Cultures (Sussex Studies in Culture and Communication)

Emphasising the contradictions of fandom, Matt Hills outlines how media fans have been conceptualised in cultural theory. Drawing on case studies of specific fan groups, from Elvis impersonators to X-Philes and Trekkers, Hills discusses a range of approaches to fandom, from the Frankfurt School to psychoanalytic readings, and asks whether the development of new media creates the possibility of new forms of fandom. Fan Cultures also explores the notion of "fan cults" or followings, considering how media fans perform the distinctions of 'cult' status.
Country USA
Brand Routledge
Manufacturer Routledge
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber NUSTBK20171230-C0066842
ReleaseDate 2002-03-24
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780415240253

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