Exploring the Rise of Fandom in Contemporary Consumer Culture (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781522532200)

This title is an IGI Global Core Reference for 2019 as it is one of the best-selling reference books within the Business and Management subject area since 2017. This publication analyzes the business and psychology of fandom in companies, sports, celebrities, and virtual realities. With contributions from leading researchers from the United States, China, the United Kingdom, and more, this publication is ideal for business managers, academicians, students, professionals, and researchers. Exploring the Rise of Fandom in Contemporary Consumer Culture is an innovative scholarly resource that offers an in-depth discussion on the soaring popularity of fan communities and how these followers serve a larger purpose in a consumer-driven society. Highlighting applicable topics that include brand loyalty, fan perceptions, social media, and virtual realities, this publication is ideal for business managers, academicians, students, professionals, and researchers that are interested in learning more about how fan behavior can impact the economic environment.

Author: Cheng Lu Wang
ISBN-10: 152253220X
ISBN-13: 9781522532200
Publisher: Business Science Reference
Language: English
Published: 10/31/2017
Pages: 305
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.30lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.75d