Shared Fantasy: Role Playing Games as Social Worlds

by Gary Alan Fine

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This classic study still provides one of the most acute 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.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0226249441

ISBN13:9780226249445

Release Date:August 2002

Publisher:University of Chicago Press

Length:298 Pages

Weight:0.85 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 4.4" x 9.6"

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