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Fanaticus: Mischief and Madness in the Modern Sports Fan explores the roots of extreme fanaticism, from organized thuggery to digital hate speech. Outrageous and often shocking incidents are divulged, as are firsthand accounts from both the transgressors and victims.

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Justine Gubar's fearless brand of investigative journalism at ESPN has placed her in the crosshairs of many angry mobs who didn't want to know the truth about their favorite teams and players. That experience in the belly of the fan beast makes her the ideal author for this kind of book--she's been there and withstood that, and emerged with a great understanding of what makes the American sports fan tick. From her startling and disturbing first-hand experiences to an overview of fan behavior, she captures the essence of a fascinating societal niche in Fanaticus: Mischief and Madness in the Modern Sports Fan. For anyone who has ever gone to a game and wondered why the person next to them is behaving like a lunatic, this book helps provide the answer.--Pat Forde, national columnist for Yahoo Sports

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Justine Gubar is a four-time Emmy award-winning investigative journalist. For almost two decades she has worked as a television producer for ESPN, including for the programs Outside the Lines and SportsCenter. Gubar has covered major sporting events throughout her career, such as NBA, MLB, and NFL playoffs, the Final Four, and the Olympics.

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