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Textual Poachers

Television Fans and Participatory Culture

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Exploring the intersections of fandom and media theory, this anniversary edition of a seminal text delves into participatory culture and popular consumption. It features an insightful interview between Henry Jenkins and Suzanne Scott, alongside a supplemental study guide by Louisa Stein, which prompts students to examine fan cultures through various lenses, including consumer capitalism, genre, gender, and sexuality. This reissue aims to engage a new generation in critical discussions surrounding the complexities of fan engagement and interpretation.

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Textual Poachers, Henry Jenkins

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2012
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Subtitle
Television Fans and Participatory Culture
Language
English
Released
2012
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Hardcover
Pages
422
ISBN13
9780415533287
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First published
1992
Original title
Textual Poachers: Television Fans & Participatory Culture
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Exploring the intersections of fandom and media theory, this anniversary edition of a seminal text delves into participatory culture and popular consumption. It features an insightful interview between Henry Jenkins and Suzanne Scott, alongside a supplemental study guide by Louisa Stein, which prompts students to examine fan cultures through various lenses, including consumer capitalism, genre, gender, and sexuality. This reissue aims to engage a new generation in critical discussions surrounding the complexities of fan engagement and interpretation.