Examining the Evolution of Gaming and Its Impact on Social, Cultural, and Political Perspectives (Hardcover)

With complex stories and stunning visuals eliciting intense emotional responses, coupled with opportunities for self-expression and problem solving, video games are a powerful medium to foster empathy, critical thinking, and creativity in players. As these games grow in popularity, ambition, and technological prowess, they become a legitimate art form, shedding old attitudes and misconceptions along the way. Examining the Evolution of Gaming and Its Impact on Social, Cultural, and Political Perspectives asks whether videogames have the power to transform a player and his or her beliefs from a sociopolitical perspective. Unlike traditional forms of storytelling, videogames allow users to immerse themselves in new worlds, situations, and politics. This publication surveys the landscape of videogames and analyzes the emergent gaming that shifts the definition and cultural effects of videogames. This book is a valuable resource to game designers and developers, sociologists, students of gaming, and researchers in relevant fields.

General

Imprint:	IGI Global
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Advances in Human and Social Aspects of Technology
Release date:	June 2016
Editors:	Keri Duncan Valentine • Lucas John Jenson
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	300
ISBN-13:	978-1-5225-0261-6
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Impact of science & technology on society Books > Computing & IT > Social & legal aspects of computing > Impact of computing & IT on society Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Leisure Books > Sport & Leisure > Hobbies, quizzes & games > Indoor games > General Promotions
LSN:	1-5225-0261-0
Barcode:	9781522502616

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