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7+ YearsPublisher | University of Chicago Press |
ISBN 13 | 9780226249445 |
ISBN 10 | 0226249441 |
Author | John Evans Professor of Sociology Gary Alan Fine |
Language | English |
Book Description | This classic study still provides one of the most astute 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. |
About the Author | Gary Alan Fine is the James E. Johnson Professor of Sociology at Northwestern University. He has written many books, including, most recently The Hinge: Civil Society, Group Cultures, and the Power of Local Commitments, also published by the University of Chicago Press. Read more |
Publication Date | 14 August 2002 |
Number of Pages | 298 pages |
Shared Fantasy: Role Playing Games as Social Worlds