Gaming as Culture

Gaming as Culture
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 238
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Book Synopsis Gaming as Culture by : J. Patrick Williams

Download or read book Gaming as Culture written by J. Patrick Williams and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2006-04-04 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book presents the most current research in fantasy games and examines the cultural and constructionist dimensions of fantasy gaming as a leisure activity. Each chapter investigates some social or behavioral aspect of fantasy gaming and provides insight into the cultural, linguistic, sociological, and psychological impact of games on both the individual and society"--Provided by publisher.


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