Elementary Structure of Fandom

This book offers the first comprehensive sociological analysis of a Pan-Indian Fandom with a transnational footprint.

It postulates a sociological definition of ‘Fan’ and ‘Fandom’, something lacking in existing literature to date. It also foregrounds a new theory and definition of ‘Persona’, in addition to substantiating fresh concepts like ‘Access Taboo’, ‘Neutral Reciprocity’,...