Study of Fansub Groups in Russia and China

The globalization of media and popularization of Internet gave rise to organized communities of fansub groups that work collaboratively subbing foreign mass media products and distributing it for free in the Web. This book investigates organizational structures and practices of fansub groups in Russia and China, two countries that have different background and approach of consuming foreign media. By using content analysis the community of fansub groups was examined and their organizational structure and communications, operating process, and requirements for members and newcomers were researched.

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Diana Boiko was born October 09, 1984 in Moscow, Russia. She did her undergraduate work at Moscow State University of Electronic Technology, Russia. After she received her Bachelor of Management of Organisations in 2007 she went to Taiwan to continue her studies, and deepen them in Information and Communication area.