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Avatars at Work and Play provides a state-of-the-art overview of multi-user virtual environments. This volume brings together research from leading social scientists and computer scientists to examine how these digital spaces function for both professional collaboration and online gaming. Readers can explore a wide range of applications, from highly immersive virtual reality systems to internet-based environments accessible on personal computers. As a follow-up to the essay collection 'The Social Life of Avatars', this book moves beyond general issues to provide deeper insights into how people interact within shared digital spaces. It is an essential resource for those studying the intersection of social science and computer science in the context of modern virtual interaction.

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Covers a broad spectrum of multi-user virtual environments ranging from immersive VR to PC-based internet systems.

Includes research contributions from leading experts in both the social sciences and computer science fields.

Serves as a direct follow-up to the previous collection 'The Social Life of Avatars' with expanded research.

Explores diverse use cases for virtual spaces including professional collaboration and online gaming.

Provides a comprehensive overview of current applications for shared digital environments.

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Release Date
06 February 2006
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21 February 2007

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