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Buffy and Angel conquer the Internet : essays on online fandom /

"Buffy the Vampire Slayer transcended its cult-comic roots to achieve television success, spawning the spinoff series Angel and an academic movement along the way. This scholarly treatment takes a multidisciplinary approach to Buffy's fandom. Ten essays analyze the sociology and psychology...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Kirby-Diaz, Mary, 1945-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, [2009]
Subjects:
Buffy, the vampire slayer (Television program)
Television programs > Electronic discussion groups.
Television programs > Social aspects > United States.
Television programs > United States > Psychological aspects.
Fans (Persons) > United States.
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Summary:"Buffy the Vampire Slayer transcended its cult-comic roots to achieve television success, spawning the spinoff series Angel and an academic movement along the way. This scholarly treatment takes a multidisciplinary approach to Buffy's fandom. Ten essays analyze the sociology and psychology of the fan community and how it uses the Internet to share its passion"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:viii, 212 pages ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-203) and index.
ISBN:9780786442058 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786442050 (softcover : alk. paper)