The Postmodern Joy of Role-Playing Games

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Beschreibung

Historian Johan Huizinga once described game playing as the motor of humanity's cultural development, predating art and literature. Since the late 20th century, Western society has undergone a "ludification," as the influence of game-playing has grown ever more prevalent. At the same time, new theories of postmodernism have emphasized the importance of interactive, playful behavior.
Core concepts of postmodernism are evident in pen-and-paper role-playing, such as Dungeons and Dragons. Exploring the interrelationships among narrative, gameplay, players and society, the author raises questions regarding authority, agency and responsibility, and discusses the social potential of RPGs in the 21st century.

Über den Autor

René Reinhold Schallegger is an associated professor for British-, Canadian-, and game studies at the University of Klagenfurt (Austria). Series editor Matthew Wilhelm Kapell teaches American studies, anthropology, and writing at Pace University in New York.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Table of Contents

Preface: Joyful Games of Meaning-Making

1The Power of Words: Postmodernism in a Nutshell

2Homo Ludens: Theories of Play and Games

3Of Dice and (Wo)Men: What Are Role-Playing Games?

4Generations: The Origins and Development of RPGs

5Constructing Understanding: RPG Theory

6Metalanguage: Critical Literature on RPGs

7Reframing: Alternative Theoretical Perspectives

Conclusion: Making Connections

Abbreviations Used

Chapter Notes

Bibliography

Index

Details

Empfohlen (von):	18
Erscheinungsjahr:	2018
Genre:	Importe
Produktart:	Nachschlagewerke
Rubrik:	Hobby & Freizeit
Thema:	Spielen & Raten
Medium:	Taschenbuch
Inhalt:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13:	9781476664934
ISBN-10:	1476664935
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Schallegger, René Reinhold
Redaktion:	Kapell, Matthew Wilhelm
Hersteller:	McFarland
Verantwortliche Person für die EU:	Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße:	229 x 152 x 15 mm
Von/Mit:	René Reinhold Schallegger
Erscheinungsdatum:	01.02.2018
Gewicht:	0,427 kg