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The postmodern joy of role-playing games : agency, ritual and meaning in the medium /

"Core concepts of postmodernism are evident in pen-and-paper role-playing games, such as Dungeons and Dragons. Exploring the interrelationship among narrative, gameplay, players and society, the author raises questions regarding authority, agency and responsibility, and discusses the social pot...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Schallegger, René Reinhold (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2018]
Colección:Studies in gaming.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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