Videogames and education by Brown, Harry J. (Harry John), 1972- instant download

Videogames and education by Brown, Harry J. (Harry John), 1972- instant download

xxiii, 223 pages ; 24 cm, \"Videogames and education are not necessarily antithetical. In this mind-expanding work, Harry J. Brown shows how videogames have become a powerful form of political, ethical, and religious discourse that influences the way we teach, learn, and create. He traces the major trends in game design, the public controversies surrounding videogames, and the major positions in game criticism. The book speaks to thoughtful educators, parents, and players who seek a fuller understanding of this cultural phenomenon.\"--Jacket, Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-209) and index, pt. 1. Poetics. -- Videogames and storytelling -- Videogame aesthetics -- Videogames and film -- pt. 2. Rhetoric. -- Politics, persuasion, and propaganda in videogames -- The ethics of videogames -- Religion and myth in videogames -- pt. 3. Pedagogy. -- Videogames, history, and education -- Identity and community in virtual worlds -- Modding, education, and art