Game Cultures: Computer Games as New Media by Jon Dovey

Game Cultures: Computer Games as New Media by Jon Dovey

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Game Cultures: Computer Games as New Media by Jon Dovey

This book introduces the critical concepts and debates that are shaping the emerging field of game studies. Exploring games in the context of cultural studies and media studies, it analyses computer games as the most popular contemporary form of new media production and consumption.
Helen W. Kennedy is Senior Lecturer and MA Award Leader in the School of Cultural Studies, University of the West of England, Bristol. Helen has spoken at a number of both academic and industry conferences on the role of women in computer games and computer games culture. She was invited speaker at the GDC Europe Academic Summit August 2003 and the Women In Games conference June 2004.

Jonathan Dovey is Reader in Screen Media University of Bristol. Jonathan is also a Video Producer and digital artist, who has published on the subjects of new media and documentary studies.

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ISBN 13 9780335213573
ISBN 10 033521357X
Title Game Cultures: Computer Games as New Media
Author Jon Dovey
Series Issues In Cultural And Media Studies
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Open University Press
Year published 2006-05-16
Number of pages 184
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.