Book
The toxic meritocracy of video games : why gaming culture is the worst / Christopher A. Paul.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781517900410
- ISBN: 9781517900403
- ISBN: 1517900409
- ISBN: 1517900417
- Physical Description: 245 pages ; 22 cm
- Publisher: Minneapolis : University of Minnesota Press, [2018]
- Copyright: ©2018
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-225), gameography (pages 227-233) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction: Growing up gamer -- Leveling up in life: how meritocracy works in society -- A toxic culture: studying gaming's jerks -- Coding meritocracy: norms of game design and narrative -- Judging skill: from World of Warcraft to Kim Kardashian: Hollywood -- Learning from others -- Conclusion: An obligation to do better. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Video games > Social aspects. Merit (Ethics) > Social aspects. Video gamers > Psychology. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Camosun College Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Holdable? | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne Library | GV 1469.34 S52 P38 2018 (Text) | 26040003376098 | Main Collection | Volume hold | Available | - |
