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Sociologist
Marci Cottingham
Marci Cottingham is a sociologist who studies emotions, fandom, and the religious aspects of sports culture. A native of Steeler Nation, she examines how Pittsburgh Steelers fans derive meaning and identity from their devotion. She is the author of Practical Feelings: Emotions as Resources in a Dynamic Social World.
Known For
Sociology of emotionsResearch on fandom as secular religionPractical Feelings framework
Books
■Practical Feelings: Emotions as Resources in a Dynamic Social World