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Crime, Punishment, and Video Games

By Kristine Levan

Crime, Punishment, and Video Games Law

Crime, Punishment, and Video Games

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Moving beyond discussions of potential linkages between violence and video games, Crime, Punishment, and Video Games examines a broad range of issues related to the representation of crime and deviance within video games and the video game subculture. The context of justice is discussed with respect to traditional criminal justice agencies, but also expanded throughout to include issues related to social justice. The text also presents the potential cultural, social, and economic impact of video games. Considering the significant number of video game players, from casual to competitive players, these issues have become even more salient in recent years. Regardless of whether someone considers themselves a gamer, video games are undoubtedly relevant to modern society, and this text discusses how the shift in gaming has impacted our perceptions of deviance, crime, and justice. The authors explore past, present and future manifestations of these connections, considering how the game industry, policy makers, and researchers can work toward a better understanding of how and why video games are an important area of study for criminologists and sociologists, and how games will present new promises and challenges in the years to come.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
236
Release Date:
2025-09-18
Publication Date:
2025-09-18
Publisher:
Lexington Books
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1793613397
ISBN13:
9781793613394
Weight:
365 g
Height:
156 cm
Width:
234 cm
Thickness:
13 cm
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