concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: fan networks

fan networks
type: Concept
broader: social science of networking
definition: Prior to the advent of mass media, if networks of fans existed, they were limited to small regional groups and often revolved around interests in the arts such as music, theater, and literature. Without mass media, there were limited options to connect and network with other fans. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Networks; Fan Networks]

social science of networking
type: Concept
narrower: fan networks