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Routledge - A World of Excesses: Online Games and Excessive Playing

Name: Routledge - A World of Excesses: Online Games and Excessive Playing
Brand: Routledge
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Anthropology & Sociology

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Explore the complex reality of modern gaming culture with A World of Excesses: Online Games and Excessive Playing. Published by Routledge, this book investigates the relationship between competent players and the concept of excessive use. It addresses the ongoing debate regarding whether addiction is a reality in the context of computer and online gaming. Rather than making simple assumptions, this work demonstrates that excessive playing does not always lead to detrimental effects. Instead, it highlights how specific contextual elements influence the actual consequences for players. This book provides a necessary perspective for those studying the social and psychological aspects of digital play. Based on new empirical studies, the text utilizes in-depth interviews and virtual ethnography to provide a grounded view of the gaming community. By drawing on material from international game-related sites, it offers a deep look into how players interact with their digital environments. This is an essential resource for students and researchers interested in anthropology, sociology, and the evolving landscape of online gaming.

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Examines the contested question of whether addiction is possible within the context of computer and online gaming environments.

Provides evidence that excessive playing does not necessarily result in detrimental effects for all individuals.

Uses new empirical studies, including in-depth interviews, to offer a grounded perspective on gaming culture.

Incorporates virtual ethnography and material from international game-related sites to study player behavior.

Analyzes how different contextual elements influence the specific consequences of playing for various users.

Focuses on the experiences of competent players to understand the nuances of modern gaming habits.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1409427633
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 09 August 2013
Listed Since: 03 March 2013

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