Video Gamers
Synopsis
Video gaming is economically, educationally, culturally, socially and theoretically important, and has, in a relatively short period of time, firmly cemented its place within contemporary life. It is fair to say, however, that the majority of research to date has focused most specifically on either the video games themselves, or the direct engagement of gamers with a specific piece of game technology.In contrast, Video Gamers is the first book to explicitly and comprehensively address how digital games are engaged with and experienced in the everyday lives, social networks and consumer patterns of those who play them. In doing so, the book provides a key introduction to the study of gamers and the games they play, whilst also reflecting on the current debates and literatures surrounding gaming practices.
Book details
- Author:
- Garry Crawford
- ISBN:
- 9781135178864
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780415563680
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Pages:
- N/A
- Reading age:
- Not specified
- Includes images:
- Yes
- Date of addition:
- 2018-01-12
- Usage restrictions:
- Copyright
- Copyright date:
- 2011
- Copyright by:
- Routledge
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Social Studies, Sociology