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Games and Gaming

By Larissa Hjorth

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Games and Gaming

By Larissa Hjorth

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The computer games industry has rapidly matured. Once a preoccupation only of young technophiles, games are now one of the dominant forms of global popular culture. From consoles such as Nintendo Wii and Sony Xbox to platforms such as iPhones and online gaming worlds, the realm of games and their scope has become all-pervasive. The study of games is no longer a niche interest but rather an integral part of cultural and media studies. The analysis of games reveals much about contemporary social relations, online communities and media engagement. Presenting a range of approaches and analytical tools through which to explore the role of games in everyday life, and packed with case material, "Games and Gaming" provides a comprehensive overview of this new media and how it permeates global culture in the twenty-first century.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
198
Release Date:
2011-01-01
Publication Date:
2011-01-01
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1847884911
ISBN13:
9781847884916
Weight:
316 g
Height:
156 cm
Width:
235 cm
Thickness:
14 cm
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