How to do things with videogames

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"In recent years, computer games have moved from the margins of popular culture to its center. This book explores the many ways computer games are used today: documenting important historical and cultural events, educating both children and adults; promoting commercial products; and serving as platforms for art, pornography, exercise, relaxation, pranks, and politics." --Publisher description.

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Title Statements

Full title :How to do things with videogames / Ian Bogost.

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Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2011.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):University of Minnesota Press
Place of Publication:Minneapolis
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2011.

The Physical Object

Description:180 pages ; : 23 cm.

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:0816676461, 9780816676460, 081667647X, 9780816676477
oclc:ocn719427938
LC Classification:GV1469.34.S52
Dewey Decimal:793.93/2

Introduction: media microecology -- Art -- Empathy -- Reverence -- Music -- Pranks -- Transit -- Branding -- Electioneering -- Promotion -- Snapshots -- Texture -- Kitsch -- Relaxation -- Throwaways -- Titillation -- Exercise -- Work -- Habituation -- Disinterest -- Drill -- Conclusion: the end of gamers.

Subjects

Computersimulation Computerspiel Elektroniska spel -- sociala spekter Gesellschaft Hobbies and Games Jeux vidéo -- Aspect social Soziologie Video games -- Social aspects Videospiel