Computer Games as a Sociocultural Phenomenon
. Ed(S): Jahn-Sudmann, Andreas; Stockmann, Ralf
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Description for Computer Games as a Sociocultural Phenomenon
Paperback. This profound anthology comprehensibly introduces latest approaches in the central fields of game studies and provides an extensive survey of the contemporary game culture. Editor(s): Jahn-Sudmann, Andreas; Stockmann, Ralf. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JFD; JHBA; JHM; TBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Internationally renowned media and literature scholars, social scientists, game designers and artists explore the cultural potential of computer games in this rich anthology, which introduces the latest approaches in the central fields of game studies and provides an extensive survey of contemporary game culture.
Internationally renowned media and literature scholars, social scientists, game designers and artists explore the cultural potential of computer games in this rich anthology, which introduces the latest approaches in the central fields of game studies and provides an extensive survey of contemporary game culture.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
Number of Pages
229
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781349360932
SKU
V9781349360932
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99-15
About . Ed(S): Jahn-Sudmann, Andreas; Stockmann, Ralf
PETER BERGER is a software developer for Apple IAN BOGOST is Assostant Professor of Digital Media, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA JEFFREY P. CAIN is Associate Professor of English, Sacred Heart University, USA SVEN O. CAVALCANTI is at the Institute for Sociology and Social Psychology, Hanover University, Germany DEAN CHAN is Research Fellow, School of Communications and Contemporary Arts, Edith ... Read more
Reviews for Computer Games as a Sociocultural Phenomenon
'The book is an excellent option for everyone interested in cultural criticism and/or videogames to get an overview of the subject...the contributors have excellent insights into both the current literature, as well as the most important discussions related to their specific field of interest. ' - Kulturkapellet