Udvidet returret til d. 31. januar 2025

The Fantasy Sport Industry

- Games within Games

Bag om The Fantasy Sport Industry

This book presents an overview of the history of fantasy sport and its close connection to innovations in sports media. Drawing on extensive empirical research, it offers an analysis of the demographics of fantasy sport, the motivations of fantasy sport players and their significance as heavy consumers of sport media and as ultra-fans. It also draws cross-cultural comparisons between fantasy sport players in the US, UK, Europe and beyond. The Fantasy Sport Industry examines the key commercial and media stakeholders in the production and development of fantasy sport, and points to new directions for the fantasy sport industry within modern sport business. It is therefore, fascinating reading for any student, scholar or professional with an interest in sports media, sports business, fandom, the relationship between sport and society, or cultural studies.

Vis mere
  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781138898714
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 176
  • Udgivet:
  • 22. maj 2015
  • Størrelse:
  • 156x234x0 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 272 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
  Gratis fragt
Leveringstid: 8-11 hverdage
Forventet levering: 7. december 2024

Beskrivelse af The Fantasy Sport Industry

This book presents an overview of the history of fantasy sport and its close connection to innovations in sports media. Drawing on extensive empirical research, it offers an analysis of the demographics of fantasy sport, the motivations of fantasy sport players and their significance as heavy consumers of sport media and as ultra-fans. It also draws cross-cultural comparisons between fantasy sport players in the US, UK, Europe and beyond. The Fantasy Sport Industry examines the key commercial and media stakeholders in the production and development of fantasy sport, and points to new directions for the fantasy sport industry within modern sport business. It is therefore, fascinating reading for any student, scholar or professional with an interest in sports media, sports business, fandom, the relationship between sport and society, or cultural studies.

Brugerbedømmelser af The Fantasy Sport Industry



Find lignende bøger
Bogen The Fantasy Sport Industry findes i følgende kategorier:

Gør som tusindvis af andre bogelskere

Tilmeld dig nyhedsbrevet og få gode tilbud og inspiration til din næste læsning.