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The book acquaints the reader with the virtual world, which has become a part of the contemporary entertainment industry, an environment for both professional activity and communication. It discusses the role of computer games in people's lives and the results of computer addiction studies. A s...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Authors: Mezianaya, Kira N. (Author), Karaneuski, Konstantin M. (Author), Yashin, Konstantin D. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2019.
Subjects:
Virtual reality > Psychological aspects.
Computer games > Psychological aspects.
Video games > Psychological aspects.
Video game addiction.
Video gamers > Psychology.
Mythology, Norse > Psychological aspects.
Réalité virtuelle > Aspect psychologique.
Jeux vidéo > Aspect psychologique.
Jeux vidéo > Comportement compulsif.
Joueurs de jeux vidéo > Psychologie.
Mythologie nordique > Aspect psychologique.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:The book acquaints the reader with the virtual world, which has become a part of the contemporary entertainment industry, an environment for both professional activity and communication. It discusses the role of computer games in people's lives and the results of computer addiction studies. A separate section is devoted to the theme of Scandinavian mythology, the subjects of which are often present in the virtual world, allowing a comparison to be made between images from ancient myths and legends and their reflection in computer games.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 241 pages .)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781527541153
1527541150

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