{"product_id":"fan-cultures-paperback","title":"Fan Cultures - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMatthew Hills\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmphasising 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. \u003cem\u003eFan Cultures\u003c\/em\u003e also explores the notion of \"fan cults\" or followings, considering how media fans perform the distinctions of 'cult' status.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatt Hills is a Lecturer in Media and Cultural Studies at Cardiff University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.55 x 9.22 x 6.18 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 14, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42736861184063,"sku":"9780415240253","price":108.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/0be4d9121cc5b9934c7a4950eb11a659.webp?v=1765148098","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/fan-cultures-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}