Research Anthology on Fandoms, Online Social Communities, and Pop Culture

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Research Anthology on Fandoms, Online Social Communities, and Pop Culture is written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1668445166 (ISBN 10) and 9781668445167 (ISBN 13).

The internet has grown to become one of the largest communication hubs in history. With its ability to share content and create community bonds, it has seen many fandoms and online social communities develop within the past decades. While there are some detriments to these communities, there are also many benefits and potential uses for the betterment of society. The Research Anthology on Fandoms, Online Social Communities, and Pop Culture explores the ways in which the internet has presented itself as a platform for communities to gather. This essential reference source discusses the engagement of these communities, social media use, and the uses of these communities for education. Covering topics such as digital communities, transmedia language learning, and digital humanities, this book is a vital tool for educators of K-12 and higher education, digital folklorists, sociologists, communications researchers, online administrators, community leaders, and academicians.