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Genre/Form: | encyclopedias Encyclopedias Encyclopédies |
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Document Type: | Book |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Mark J P Wolf |
ISBN: | 9780313379369 031337936X 9780313379376 0313379378 |
OCLC Number: | 768800401 |
Description: | 2 volumes (xxiv, 763 pages) : illustrations ; 27 cm |
Contents: | V. 1. A-L -- v. 2. M-Z. |
Responsibility: | Mark J.P. Wolf, editor. |
Abstract:
This encyclopedia collects and organizes theoretical and historical content on the topic of video games, covering the people, systems, technologies, and theoretical concepts as well as the games themselves.
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"This book offers well-written and informative entries on many topics relevant to game studies." - Choice "The articles are written by an expert group of close to 100 contributors and discuss each topic in a clear writing style-even the more technology-oriented pieces. . . . Overall, this set is well done and fills a void nicely. It is recommended for all collections." - ARBA ". . . this resource goes well beyond a narrow appeal to students of pop culture." - School Library Journal Read more...
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