Open AccessFan users and platform studies
Author(s) -
Maria Alberto
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
transformative works and cultures
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1941-2258
DOI - 10.3983/twc.2020.1841
Subject(s) - field (mathematics) , order (exchange) , key (lock) , computer science , work (physics) , fandom , data science , human–computer interaction , world wide web , engineering , computer security , artificial intelligence , business , mechanical engineering , mathematics , finance , pure mathematics
An analysis of the issues and limitations inherent in platform studies considers what the field could offer fan studies despite such obstacles and notes some key concepts to keep in mind when considering a platform studies approach to fan studies work. Fan studies scholars may need to adapt certain elements of platform studies in order to suit both fan studies work and the wider cultural idea of what a platform is.