First published 1997
The digital frontier of sports fandom opens before readers as Michael Wolff systematically catalogs the vast network of online communities that connect enthusiasts across cyberspace. From Internet newsgroups to commercial service forums to local bulletin board systems, Wolff documents how sports lovers gather in virtual spaces to debate, compete, and share their passions. The book reveals a comprehensive taxonomy of digital meeting places where fans discuss everything from fantasy leagues to trivia contests. Wolff populates his guide with vivid portraits of these online environments and their inhabitants, supported by visual elements and detailed sidebars that illuminate the culture of each community. As part of the broader Net Books Series, this volume captures the democratizing power of digital technology to unite sports enthusiasts regardless of geography or team allegiance.
Genres: sports, computers, non-fiction, technology, 21st-century, internet
Vibes: informative, insightful, thought-provoking
Tropes: democratization, virtual-spaces
Paperback · Random House Value Publishing