The Handbook of Children, Media, and Development

The Handbook of Children, Media, and Development

Book name: The Handbook of Children, Media, and Development Editor(s): Dr Sandra L. Calvert doctorate,Barbara J. Wilson Published in: 2008 Number of pages: 614 Abstract: The Handbook of Children, Media and Development brings together an interdisciplinary group of experts in the fields of developmental psychology, developmental science, ...Read more...

Rules of play: game design fundamentals

Rules of play: game design fundamentals

Book name: Rules of play: game design fundamentals Author: Katie Salen, Eric Zimmerman Published in: 2004 Number of pages: 672 Katie Salen Eric Zimmerman Abstract: As pop culture, games are as important as film or television—but game design has ...Read more...

The business and culture of digital games

The business and culture of digital games

Book name: The business and culture of digital games Author: Aphra Kerr Published in: 2006 Number of pages: 177 Abstract: This book explores the lifecycle of digital games. Drawing upon a broad range of media studies perspectives with aspects of sociology, social ...Read more...

Understanding digital games

Understanding digital games

Book name: Understanding digital games Author: Jason Rutter, Jo Bryce Published in: 2006 Number of pages: 249 Abstract: The aim of this book is to satisfy the need for a single accessible textbook which offers a broad introduction to the ...Read more...

Videogames

Videogames

Book name: Videogames Author: James Newman Published in: 2004 Number of pages: 198 Abstract: James Newman's lucid and engaging introduction guides the reader through the world of videogaming, providing a history of the videogame, from its origins in the computer lab ...Read more...

The Rough Guide to Videogaming

The Rough Guide to Videogaming

Book name: The Rough Guide to Videogaming Author: Kate Berens, Geoff Howard Published in: 2002 Number of pages: 523 Abstract: Videogamers will find all they need to know in this collection of reviews of the top 150 games. Includes a roundup ...Read more...

Why video games are good for your soul: pleasure and learning

Why video games are good for your soul: pleasure and learning

Book name: Why video games are good for your soul pleasure and learning Author: James Paul Gee Published in: 2005 Number of pages: 123 Abstract: Why Video Games are Good for Your Soul is about pleasure and ...Read more...

Children’s learning from educational television: Sesame Street and beyond

Children’s learning from educational television: Sesame Street and beyond

Book name: Children’s learning from educational television: Sesame Street and beyond Author:  Shalom M. Fisch Published in: 2004 Number of pages: 267 Abstract: At its best, educational television can provide children with a window to new experiences, enrich academic knowledge, enhance attitudes ...Read more...

The Gospel according to The Simpsons

The Gospel according to The Simpsons

Book name: The Gospel according to The Simpsons, Bigger and Possibly Even Better! Edition: With a New Afterword Exploring South Park, Family Guy, & Other Animated TV Shows Author: Mark I. Pinsky Published in: 2007 Number of pages: 317 Abstract: Is there ...Read more...