Media Reception Studies
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In this article , a survey of social scienti?c theories about fans and fan behavior is presented. But the focus is on the behavior of fans and their fans' behavior towards celebrities and celebrities.Abstract:
Acknowledgments1 Introduction 2 Social Scienti?c Theories 3 Linguistic and Cultural Studies Theories 4 Fans and Fan Behaviors 5 Viewers of Stars, Cult Media, and Avant-Garde 6 Minorities and Media 7 Violence, Horror, and Sexually Explicit Images 8 Memories Selected Bibliography Index About the Authorread more
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Television Studies: The Basics
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Q Methodology in Audience Research: Bridging the Qualitative/Quantitative 'Divide'?
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Participation Is Not Enough The Conditions of Possibility of Mediated Participatory Practices
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From creative to cultural industries: Not all industries are cultural, and no industries are creative
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors argue against the concept of the creative industries and for a capacious understanding of culture to redefine the culture industries, arguing against Mato's essay.
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