Virtual Lives: A Reference Handbook
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Popular Culture, Reference & Language, Reference, Guides & Handbooks, Computers
| Author: | James D. Ivory Ph.D. | ISBN: | 9781598845860 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO | Publication: | January 6, 2012 |
| Imprint: | ABC-CLIO | Language: | English |
| Author: | James D. Ivory Ph.D. |
| ISBN: | 9781598845860 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO |
| Publication: | January 6, 2012 |
| Imprint: | ABC-CLIO |
| Language: | English |
This book is the THE source for information on virtual worlds, covering every aspect of this intriguing and fast-changing social practice and the technologies upon which it rests.
• A detailed chronology detailing inspirations, precursors, developments, and controversies related to virtual worlds
• Tables of data about users of virtual worlds
• An annotated list of private, nonprofit, and government organizations pertinent to virtual worlds
• Biographical sketches of authors, developers, researchers, policymakers, and notable virtual world users
• A glossary of scores of relevant terms related to virtual worlds' function and use
• A bibliography of additional resources readers can consult to learn even more about virtual worlds
This book is the THE source for information on virtual worlds, covering every aspect of this intriguing and fast-changing social practice and the technologies upon which it rests.
• A detailed chronology detailing inspirations, precursors, developments, and controversies related to virtual worlds
• Tables of data about users of virtual worlds
• An annotated list of private, nonprofit, and government organizations pertinent to virtual worlds
• Biographical sketches of authors, developers, researchers, policymakers, and notable virtual world users
• A glossary of scores of relevant terms related to virtual worlds' function and use
• A bibliography of additional resources readers can consult to learn even more about virtual worlds
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