Examining Blank Spaces and the Taylor Swift Phenomenon

Examining Blank Spaces and the Taylor Swift Phenomenon: An Investigation of Contingent Identities examines Taylor Swift’s art, her public image, and Swiftie fan communities. Keith Nainby argues that Swift’s songs offer a consistent focus on evolving identities, helping create the unique character of Swiftie fan communities.

Keith Nainby is professor of communication studies at California State University, Stanislaus.

List of Tables and Figures Acknowledgments Chapter One: Nice to Meet You. Where You Been? Chapter Two: Chapter Two: "I Hope You Think of Me": The Art of Taylor Swift Chapter Three: "More than Music": The Image "Taylor Swift." Chapter Four: "Go Ahead Wreck Me": Contingent Identities in Swiftie Communities Chapter Five: "I am More than This": Conversations with Swifties Chapter Six: "Raised Up and Down" Bibliography About the Author