Barker Dakoda - Games As Texts A Practical Application Of Textual Analysis To Games - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: Games as Texts provides an overview and practical steps for analysing games in terms of their representations of social structures class power race sexuality gender animals nature and ability. Each chapter applies a traditional literary theory to the narrative and mechanics of games and explores the social commentary the games encourage. This approach demonstrates to players researchers games media and non - gamers how they can engage with these cultural artefacts through both critical reading and theoretical interpretations. Key Features: Explores games through various literary and theoretical lenses Provides exemplar analysis and guiding questions to help readers think critically about games Highlights the social commentary that all texts can reveal including games and how this impacts narrative and mechanics
Title: Games As Texts A Practical Application Of Textual Analysis To Games
Author(s): Barker Dakoda
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780367354282
Pages: 130 Pages, 1 Line Drawings, Black And White; 3 Halftones, Black And White
Publication Date: 12/17/2020
Category: Computer Science