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Sociologist who has published books about fandom. In 1992, she published ''Enterprising Women: Television Fandom and the Creation of Popular Myth'' and followed up with 1999's ''Science Fiction Culture'', a study of [[fandom]] based on many years of "field work" at [[SF conventions]]. Some fans did not like it all. Others appreciated the fact that she did not treat us as anti-social weirdos. The book heavily emphasizes [[convention fandom]]; [[fanzines]] are conspicuously absent, as is [[fandom]] outside the United States. | Sociologist who has published books about fandom. In 1992, she published ''Enterprising Women: Television Fandom and the Creation of Popular Myth'' and followed up with 1999's ''Science Fiction Culture'', a study of [[fandom]] based on many years of "field work" at [[SF conventions]]. Some fans did not like it all. Others appreciated the fact that she did not treat us as anti-social weirdos. The book heavily emphasizes [[convention fandom]]; [[fanzines]] are conspicuously absent, as is [[fandom]] outside the United States. | ||
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Professor Bacon-Smith has also written four fantasy novels, including the Daemons, Inc. trilogy. | Professor Bacon-Smith has also written four fantasy novels, including the Daemons, Inc. trilogy. | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:12, 28 November 2022
(1949 --)
Sociologist who has published books about fandom. In 1992, she published Enterprising Women: Television Fandom and the Creation of Popular Myth and followed up with 1999's Science Fiction Culture, a study of fandom based on many years of "field work" at SF conventions. Some fans did not like it all. Others appreciated the fact that she did not treat us as anti-social weirdos. The book heavily emphasizes convention fandom; fanzines are conspicuously absent, as is fandom outside the United States.
Negative reaction to Science Fiction Culture
Professor Bacon-Smith has also written four fantasy novels, including the Daemons, Inc. trilogy.
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| Person | 1949— |
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