| Shared Fantasy: Role Playing Games as Social Worlds Contributor(s): Fine, Gary Alan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0226249441 ISBN-13: 9780226249445 Publisher: University of Chicago Press OUR PRICE: $39.60 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2002 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Popular Culture - Games & Activities | Role Playing & Fantasy |
| Dewey: 306.487 |
| LCCN: 83008158 |
| Physical Information: 0.66" H x 4.44" W x 9.58" (0.77 lbs) 298 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Contributor Bio(s): Fine, Gary Alan: - Gary Alan Fine is the James E. Johnson Professor of Sociology at Northwestern University. |