The Functions of Role-Playing Games
Download or Read eBook The Functions of Role-Playing Games PDF written by Sarah Lynne Bowman and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2010-04-13 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Sarah Lynne Bowman |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 217 |
| Release | : 2010-04-13 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780786455553 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0786455551 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (53 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Functions of Role-Playing Games by : Sarah Lynne Bowman
Book excerpt: 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.
