Shared Fantasy: Role Playing Games as Social Worlds

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This classic study still provides one of the most acute descriptions available of an often misunderstood subculture: that of fantasy role playing games like Dungeons & Dragons. Gary Alan Fine immerses himself in several different gaming systems, offering insightful details on the nature of the games and the patterns of interaction among players—as well as their reasons for playing.

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SKU NU-ADQ-00038703
Publisher University Of Chicago Press
ISBN 0226249441
Format Paperback
Author Gary Alan Fine
EAN 9780226249445
Label University Of Chicago Press
Studio University Of Chicago Press
Number Of Pages 298
Title Shared Fantasy: Role Playing Games as Social Worlds
EAN List None
Publication Date 2002-08-14
Manufacturer University Of Chicago Press
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