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A NATION OF GAMERS

Poland, Kristofer P.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1180537228

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2007, Master of Arts (MA), Ohio University, Political Science (Arts and Sciences).
This thesis probes the world of video games, focusing on their relationship to America’s contemporary sociopolitical scheme. Particular attention is paid to gaming’s place in popular culture, the role of leisure in the average American’s life, and the content and uses of video games. Video game culture, gaming communities, and individual gamers are examined as potential sources for a more pluralistic, participatory democracy.
Julie White (Advisor)
139 p.
Political Science, General
video game; videogame; video games; videogames; gaming; gamer; gamers; political science; political theory; popular culture; democracy; participatory democracy; pluralism; leisure

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  • Poland, K. P. (2007). A NATION OF GAMERS [Master's thesis, Ohio University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1180537228

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Poland, Kristofer. A NATION OF GAMERS. 2007. Ohio University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1180537228.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Poland, Kristofer. "A NATION OF GAMERS." Master's thesis, Ohio University, 2007. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1180537228

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