Springer - Avatars at Work and Play - Virtual Environments

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.