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The Functions of Role-Playing Games
How Participants Create Community, Solve Problems and Explore Identity
Taschenbuch von Sarah Lynne Bowman
Sprache: Englisch

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This study takes an analytical approach to the world of role-playing games, providing a theoretical framework for understanding their psychological and sociological functions. Sometimes dismissed as escapist and potentially dangerous, role-playing actually encourages creativity, self-awareness, group cohesion and "out-of-the-box" thinking. The book also offers a detailed participant-observer ethnography on role-playing games, featuring insightful interviews with 19 participants of table-top, live action and virtual games.
This study takes an analytical approach to the world of role-playing games, providing a theoretical framework for understanding their psychological and sociological functions. Sometimes dismissed as escapist and potentially dangerous, role-playing actually encourages creativity, self-awareness, group cohesion and "out-of-the-box" thinking. The book also offers a detailed participant-observer ethnography on role-playing games, featuring insightful interviews with 19 participants of table-top, live action and virtual games.
Über den Autor
Sarah Lynne Bowman is an adjunct professor at the University of Texas at Dallas, Richland College, Ashford University, and Brookhaven College. Her current research focus emphasizes character development and social dynamics in role-playing games. She lives in Round Rock, Texas.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction

1. Historical Evolution and Cultural Permutations

2. Role-Playing in Communal Contexts

3. Interactional Dynamics in Role-Playing Games

4. Role-Playing as Scenario Building and Problem Solving

5. Tactical and Social Problem Solving

6. Role-Playing as Alteration of Identity

7. Character Evolution and Types of Identity Alteration

Conclusion
Appendix: Interview Questionnaire
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2010
Produktart: Nachschlagewerke
Rubrik: Hobby & Freizeit
Thema: Spielen & Raten
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9780786447107
ISBN-10: 0786447109
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: Paperback
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Bowman, Sarah Lynne
Hersteller: McFarland
Maße: 229 x 152 x 14 mm
Von/Mit: Sarah Lynne Bowman
Erscheinungsdatum: 07.04.2010
Gewicht: 0,361 kg
Artikel-ID: 101387077
Über den Autor
Sarah Lynne Bowman is an adjunct professor at the University of Texas at Dallas, Richland College, Ashford University, and Brookhaven College. Her current research focus emphasizes character development and social dynamics in role-playing games. She lives in Round Rock, Texas.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction

1. Historical Evolution and Cultural Permutations

2. Role-Playing in Communal Contexts

3. Interactional Dynamics in Role-Playing Games

4. Role-Playing as Scenario Building and Problem Solving

5. Tactical and Social Problem Solving

6. Role-Playing as Alteration of Identity

7. Character Evolution and Types of Identity Alteration

Conclusion
Appendix: Interview Questionnaire
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2010
Produktart: Nachschlagewerke
Rubrik: Hobby & Freizeit
Thema: Spielen & Raten
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9780786447107
ISBN-10: 0786447109
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: Paperback
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Bowman, Sarah Lynne
Hersteller: McFarland
Maße: 229 x 152 x 14 mm
Von/Mit: Sarah Lynne Bowman
Erscheinungsdatum: 07.04.2010
Gewicht: 0,361 kg
Artikel-ID: 101387077
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