Description Politics for the Love of Fandom examines what Ashley Hinck calls "Fan-Based citizenship" civic action that blends with and arises from participation in fandom and commitment to a fan-object.
Examining cases like Harry Potter fans fighting for fair trade, YouTube fans donating money to charity, and football fans volunteering to mentor local youth, Hinck argues that Fan-Based Citizenship has created new civic practices wherein popular culture may play as large.
Description Politics for the Love of Fandom examines what Ashley Hinck calls "Fan-Based citizenship" civic action that blends with and arises from participation in fandom and commitment to a fan-object