Computer Games: Text, Narrative and Play

by Andrew Burn (Author), David Buckingham (Author), Diane Carr (Author), Gareth Schott (Author)

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2006
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This book provides a systematic, comprehensive introduction to the analysis of computer and video games. It introduces key concepts and approaches drawn from literary, film and media theory in an accessible and concrete manner; and it tests their use and relevance by applying them to a representative selection of games.

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This book provides a systematic, comprehensive introduction to the analysis of computer and video games. It introduces key concepts and approaches drawn from literary, film and media theory in an accessible and concrete manner; and it tests their use and relevance by applying them to a representative selection of games.

$28.73

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Edition: 1
Publisher: Polity Press
Published: 01 Feb 2006
ISBN 10: 074563401X
ISBN 13: 9780745634012

Media Reviews

This valuable text is always informed by serious research, analysis and careful thought. -- Julian McDougall, Media Education Assocation Newsletter 'Computer Games: Text, Narrative and Play will be valuable for teachers and students who want to familiaize themselves with the core concepts and important debates within the merging field of games studies. But it does more than that - couping format analysis of games with an ethnographic perspective on games-playing showing how the same games studies can be read through multiple conceptual frameworks. If recent writing in games studies has seemed polarized, this book maps the middle ground between the warring positions.' -- Henry Jenkins, Massachusetts Institute of Technology 'Computer Games challenges the notion that games are just for fun by introducing a readable tome for observers and players of Pong to Perfect Dark. A comprehensive and useful breakdown of what students of games studies should focus on and how they should go about doing it.' -- Aleks Krotoski, Technology Journalist and Researcher

Author Bio

David Buckingham is Professor of Education and head of the Centre for the Study of Children, Youth and Media (CSCYM) at the University of London. Andrew Burn is Reader in Education and New Media and Associate Director of the CSCYM at the University of London. Diane Carr is Research Officer of the CSCYM at the University of London. Gareth Schott is Senior Lecturer of Screen and Media Studies at the University of Waikato.