Game addiction : the experience and the effects / Neils Clark and P. Shavaun Scott.

By:

Clark, Neils

Contributor(s):

Scott, P. Shavaun

Publication details: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2009.Description: vii, 203 p. ; 23 cmISBN:

9780786443642 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786443642 (softcover : alk. paper)

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

616.85/84 22

LOC classification:

RC569.5.V53 C53 2009

Contents:

The digital living room -- Media experience and real illusion -- Why they play -- Anatomy of a game addiction -- Games are not babysitters -- The road ahead.

Summary: "This book studies videogame addiction from a cross-disciplinary approach, bridging the divide between liberal arts academics and clinical researchers. The topic of addiction is examined neutrally, using accepted research in neuroscience, media studies, and developmental psychology, among others, to reveal how today's gamers interact with and become consumed by the virtual worlds of their videogames"--Provided by publisher.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 195-199) and index.

The digital living room -- Media experience and real illusion -- Why they play -- Anatomy of a game addiction -- Games are not babysitters -- The road ahead.

"This book studies videogame addiction from a cross-disciplinary approach, bridging the divide between liberal arts academics and clinical researchers. The topic of addiction is examined neutrally, using accepted research in neuroscience, media studies, and developmental psychology, among others, to reveal how today's gamers interact with and become consumed by the virtual worlds of their videogames"--Provided by publisher.