Functions of role-playing games, the: how participants create community, solve problems and explore identity
Auteur :
Bowman, Sarah Lynne
Éditeur :
McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN :
9780786447107
Date de publication :
20 avr. 2010
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,1 cm
Poids :
290 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
An in-depth look at the world of role-playing games, providing a theoretical framework for understanding their more acute psychological and sociological functions. Although mainstream media often dismiss role-playing games as escapist and potentially dangerous, this study argues that role-playing encourages creativity, self-awareness, group cohesion and "out-of-the-box" thinking.