It also traces and explains the social, historical, political, commercial, ethical, and creative dimensions of fandom and fan studies.
Separated into five sections-Histories, Genealogies, Methodologies Fan Practices Fandom and Cultural Studies Digital Fandom and The Future of Fan Studies-the book synthesizes literature surrounding important theories, debates, and issues within the field of fan studies. International in scope and written by a team that includes many major scholars, this volume features over thirty especially-commissioned essays on a variety of topics, which together provide an unparalleled overview of this fast-growing field. A Companion to Media Fandom and Fan Studies offers scholars and fans an accessible and engaging resource for understanding the rapidly expanding field of fan studies.
