Understanding Esports - An Introduction to the Global Phenomenon (Paperback)

Understanding Esports: An Introduction to the Global Phenomenon places professional Esports, a rapidly growing industry, in both the cultural and athletic landscape. This book explores how the rise of professional gaming has shaped-and been shaped by-media trends, interpersonal communication, and what it means to be classified as an athlete. Ryan Rogers has assembled contributors from a variety of backgrounds and experiences in order to provide a broad view of the history, experience, and impact of professional gaming. Scholars of media studies, communication, sports, and cultural studies will find this book especially useful.

General

Imprint:	Lexington Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2021
Editors:	Ryan Rogers
Contributors:	Kelly L Adams • Andrew C. Billings • Nick Bowman • Jessalyn Coble • Gregory A. Cranmer • Gabriella Devia-Allen • Ellen B Drogin Rodgers • Catherine Einstein • Lee K Farquhar
Dimensions:	230 x 153 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	250
ISBN-13:	978-1-4985-8982-6
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > Media studies Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Sporting events, tours & organisations > General
LSN:	1-4985-8982-0
Barcode:	9781498589826

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